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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.92, 1,080.22 and 698.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.92, 1,080.22 and 698.84 is: 1,050.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.92 : 1,080.22 = 698.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.92/1,080.22 = 698.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.92x = 1,080.22 × 698.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.92x = 754,900.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,900.94/718.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.05

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