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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724.24, 1,004.76 and 698.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724.24, 1,004.76 and 698.32 is: 968.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724.24 : 1,004.76 = 698.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724.24/1,004.76 = 698.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724.24x = 1,004.76 × 698.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724.24x = 701,644.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,644.00/724.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.80

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