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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.49, 1,091.04 and 697.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.49, 1,091.04 and 697.13 is: 1,046.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.49 : 1,091.04 = 697.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.49/1,091.04 = 697.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.49x = 1,091.04 × 697.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.49x = 760,596.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,596.72/726.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.95

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