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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.08, 1,062.32 and 693.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.08, 1,062.32 and 693.99 is: 1,035.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.08 : 1,062.32 = 693.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.08/1,062.32 = 693.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.08x = 1,062.32 × 693.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.08x = 737,235.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,235.99/712.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.33

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