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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.46, 1,059.32 and 697.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.46, 1,059.32 and 697.50 is: 1,040.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.46 : 1,059.32 = 697.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.46/1,059.32 = 697.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.46x = 1,059.32 × 697.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.46x = 738,875.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,875.70/710.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.00

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