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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.30, 1,068.45 and 697.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.30, 1,068.45 and 697.90 is: 1,046.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.30 : 1,068.45 = 697.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.30/1,068.45 = 697.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.30x = 1,068.45 × 697.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.30x = 745,671.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,671.26/712.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.85

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