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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.02, 1,073.84 and 692.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.02, 1,073.84 and 692.38 is: 1,036.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.02 : 1,073.84 = 692.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.02/1,073.84 = 692.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.02x = 1,073.84 × 692.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.02x = 743,505.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,505.34/717.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.94

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