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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.97, 1,004.41 and 698.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.97, 1,004.41 and 698.05 is: 968.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.97 : 1,004.41 = 698.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.97/1,004.41 = 698.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.97x = 1,004.41 × 698.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.97x = 701,128.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,128.40/723.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.45

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