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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.98, 1,080.26 and 693.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.98, 1,080.26 and 693.98 is: 1,039.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.98 : 1,080.26 = 693.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.98/1,080.26 = 693.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.98x = 1,080.26 × 693.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.98x = 749,678.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,678.83/720.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.81

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