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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.44, 1,073.54 and 691.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.44, 1,073.54 and 691.36 is: 1,031.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.44 : 1,073.54 = 691.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.44/1,073.54 = 691.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.44x = 1,073.54 × 691.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.44x = 742,202.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,202.61/719.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.64

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