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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.83, 1,062.36 and 693.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.83, 1,062.36 and 693.38 is: 1,034.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.83 : 1,062.36 = 693.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.83/1,062.36 = 693.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.83x = 1,062.36 × 693.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.83x = 736,619.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,619.18/711.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.82

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