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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.95, 1,077.34 and 700.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.95, 1,077.34 and 700.84 is: 1,050.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.95 : 1,077.34 = 700.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.95/1,077.34 = 700.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.95x = 1,077.34 × 700.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.95x = 755,042.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,042.97/718.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.20

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