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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.66, 1,066.07 and 699.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.66, 1,066.07 and 699.53 is: 1,049.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.66 : 1,066.07 = 699.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.66/1,066.07 = 699.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.66x = 1,066.07 × 699.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.66x = 745,747.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,747.95/710.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.37

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