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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.41, 1,079.41 and 693.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.41, 1,079.41 and 693.41 is: 1,038.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.41 : 1,079.41 = 693.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.41/1,079.41 = 693.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.41x = 1,079.41 × 693.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.41x = 748,473.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,473.69/720.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.96

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