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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708.14, 1,063.94 and 689.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708.14, 1,063.94 and 689.11 is: 1,035.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.14 : 1,063.94 = 689.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.14/1,063.94 = 689.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.14x = 1,063.94 × 689.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.14x = 733,165.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,165.59/708.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.34

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