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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.16, 1,065.33 and 699.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.16, 1,065.33 and 699.03 is: 1,048.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.16 : 1,065.33 = 699.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.16/1,065.33 = 699.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.16x = 1,065.33 × 699.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.16x = 744,697.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,697.63/710.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.63

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