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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.41, 1,066.50 and 682.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.41, 1,066.50 and 682.89 is: 1,019.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.41 : 1,066.50 = 682.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.41/1,066.50 = 682.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.41x = 1,066.50 × 682.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.41x = 728,302.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,302.19/714.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.45

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