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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.40, 1,069.84 and 699.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.40, 1,069.84 and 699.20 is: 1,041.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.40 : 1,069.84 = 699.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.40/1,069.84 = 699.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.40x = 1,069.84 × 699.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.40x = 748,032.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,032.13/718.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.25

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