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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.94, 1,063.58 and 693.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.94, 1,063.58 and 693.10 is: 1,033.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.94 : 1,063.58 = 693.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.94/1,063.58 = 693.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.94x = 1,063.58 × 693.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.94x = 737,166.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,166.37/712.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.98

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