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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.20, 1,082.99 and 697.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.20, 1,082.99 and 697.67 is: 1,050.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.20 : 1,082.99 = 697.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.20/1,082.99 = 697.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.20x = 1,082.99 × 697.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.20x = 755,569.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,569.63/719.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.57

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