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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.81, 1,067.72 and 696.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.81, 1,067.72 and 696.69 is: 1,045.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.81 : 1,067.72 = 696.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.81/1,067.72 = 696.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.81x = 1,067.72 × 696.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.81x = 743,866.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,866.36/711.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.04

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