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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.64, 1,076.13 and 693.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.64, 1,076.13 and 693.64 is: 1,034.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.64 : 1,076.13 = 693.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.64/1,076.13 = 693.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.64x = 1,076.13 × 693.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.64x = 746,446.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,446.81/721.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.38

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