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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.81, 1,081.67 and 691.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.81, 1,081.67 and 691.07 is: 1,042.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.81 : 1,081.67 = 691.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.81/1,081.67 = 691.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.81x = 1,081.67 × 691.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.81x = 747,510.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,510.73/716.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.83

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