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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.88, 1,084.68 and 698.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.88, 1,084.68 and 698.04 is: 1,047.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.88 : 1,084.68 = 698.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.88/1,084.68 = 698.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.88x = 1,084.68 × 698.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.88x = 757,150.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,150.03/722.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.41

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