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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.16, 1,081.59 and 694.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.16, 1,081.59 and 694.12 is: 1,046.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.16 : 1,081.59 = 694.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.16/1,081.59 = 694.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.16x = 1,081.59 × 694.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.16x = 750,753.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,753.25/717.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.84

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