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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.91, 1,080.16 and 693.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.91, 1,080.16 and 693.91 is: 1,039.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.91 : 1,080.16 = 693.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.91/1,080.16 = 693.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.91x = 1,080.16 × 693.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.91x = 749,533.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,533.83/720.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.71

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