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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.62, 1,070.43 and 701.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.62, 1,070.43 and 701.47 is: 1,052.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.62 : 1,070.43 = 701.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.62/1,070.43 = 701.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.62x = 1,070.43 × 701.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.62x = 750,874.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,874.53/713.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.21

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