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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.62, 1,081.24 and 694.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.62, 1,081.24 and 694.63 is: 1,040.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.62 : 1,081.24 = 694.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.62/1,081.24 = 694.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.62x = 1,081.24 × 694.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.62x = 751,061.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,061.74/721.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.80

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