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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.91, 1,066.23 and 693.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.91, 1,066.23 and 693.45 is: 1,040.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.91 : 1,066.23 = 693.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.91/1,066.23 = 693.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.91x = 1,066.23 × 693.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.91x = 739,377.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,377.19/710.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.04

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