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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.30, 1,007.22 and 696.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.30, 1,007.22 and 696.45 is: 965.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.30 : 1,007.22 = 696.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.30/1,007.22 = 696.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.30x = 1,007.22 × 696.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.30x = 701,478.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,478.37/726.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.82

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