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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.97, 1,003.03 and 697.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.97, 1,003.03 and 697.05 is: 967.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.97 : 1,003.03 = 697.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.97/1,003.03 = 697.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.97x = 1,003.03 × 697.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.97x = 699,160.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,160.32/722.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.07

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