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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.92, 1,071.02 and 692.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.92, 1,071.02 and 692.79 is: 1,032.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.92 : 1,071.02 = 692.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.92/1,071.02 = 692.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.92x = 1,071.02 × 692.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.92x = 741,988.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,988.48/718.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.09

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