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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.92, 1,064.92 and 702.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.92, 1,064.92 and 702.28 is: 1,051.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.92 : 1,064.92 = 702.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.92/1,064.92 = 702.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.92x = 1,064.92 × 702.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.92x = 747,872.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,872.02/710.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.98

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