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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.41, 1,061.12 and 691.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.41, 1,061.12 and 691.21 is: 1,036.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.41 : 1,061.12 = 691.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.41/1,061.12 = 691.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.41x = 1,061.12 × 691.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.41x = 733,456.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,456.76/707.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.82

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