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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.16, 1,066.61 and 693.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.16, 1,066.61 and 693.70 is: 1,040.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.16 : 1,066.61 = 693.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.16/1,066.61 = 693.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.16x = 1,066.61 × 693.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.16x = 739,903.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,903.89/711.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.42

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