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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.08, 1,023.40 and 697.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.08, 1,023.40 and 697.72 is: 960.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.08 : 1,023.40 = 697.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.08/1,023.40 = 697.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.08x = 1,023.40 × 697.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.08x = 714,046.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,046.65/743.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.93

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