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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.36, 1,080.42 and 697.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.36, 1,080.42 and 697.06 is: 1,044.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.36 : 1,080.42 = 697.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.36/1,080.42 = 697.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.36x = 1,080.42 × 697.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.36x = 753,117.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,117.57/721.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.02

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