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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.63, 1,065.19 and 690.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.63, 1,065.19 and 690.94 is: 1,029.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.63 : 1,065.19 = 690.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.63/1,065.19 = 690.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.63x = 1,065.19 × 690.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.63x = 735,977.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,977.99/714.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.87

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