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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.57, 1,070.96 and 693.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.57, 1,070.96 and 693.64 is: 1,033.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.57 : 1,070.96 = 693.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.57/1,070.96 = 693.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.57x = 1,070.96 × 693.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.57x = 742,860.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,860.69/718.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.80

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