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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.98, 1,070.91 and 697.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.98, 1,070.91 and 697.55 is: 1,044.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.98 : 1,070.91 = 697.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.98/1,070.91 = 697.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.98x = 1,070.91 × 697.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.98x = 747,015.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,015.95/714.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.81

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