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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.74, 1,058.12 and 691.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.74, 1,058.12 and 691.75 is: 1,031.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.74 : 1,058.12 = 691.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.74/1,058.12 = 691.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.74x = 1,058.12 × 691.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.74x = 731,953.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,953.59/709.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.30

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