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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.88, 1,080.36 and 698.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.88, 1,080.36 and 698.96 is: 1,050.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.88 : 1,080.36 = 698.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.88/1,080.36 = 698.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.88x = 1,080.36 × 698.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.88x = 755,128.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,128.43/718.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.42

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