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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 728.42, 1,006.98 and 697.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 728.42, 1,006.98 and 697.82 is: 964.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    728.42 : 1,006.98 = 697.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    728.42/1,006.98 = 697.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    728.42x = 1,006.98 × 697.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    728.42x = 702,690.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,690.78/728.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.68

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