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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.52, 1,065.96 and 698.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.52, 1,065.96 and 698.28 is: 1,047.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.52 : 1,065.96 = 698.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.52/1,065.96 = 698.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.52x = 1,065.96 × 698.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.52x = 744,338.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,338.55/710.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.60

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