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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721.89, 1,089.41 and 697.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721.89, 1,089.41 and 697.46 is: 1,052.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.89 : 1,089.41 = 697.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.89/1,089.41 = 697.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.89x = 1,089.41 × 697.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.89x = 759,810.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,810.96/721.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.53

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