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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.66, 1,067.57 and 700.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.66, 1,067.57 and 700.53 is: 1,050.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.66 : 1,067.57 = 700.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.66/1,067.57 = 700.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.66x = 1,067.57 × 700.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.66x = 747,861.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,861.31/711.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.87

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