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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.98, 1,084.76 and 696.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.98, 1,084.76 and 696.98 is: 1,044.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.98 : 1,084.76 = 696.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.98/1,084.76 = 696.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.98x = 1,084.76 × 696.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.98x = 756,056.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,056.02/723.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.31

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