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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.91, 1,076.09 and 694.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.91, 1,076.09 and 694.81 is: 1,040.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.91 : 1,076.09 = 694.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.91/1,076.09 = 694.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.91x = 1,076.09 × 694.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.91x = 747,675.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,675.96/718.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.02

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