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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.20, 1,065.30 and 696.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.20, 1,065.30 and 696.70 is: 1,045.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.20 : 1,065.30 = 696.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.20/1,065.30 = 696.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.20x = 1,065.30 × 696.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.20x = 742,194.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,194.51/710.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.05

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