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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.96, 1,073.52 and 684.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.96, 1,073.52 and 684.18 is: 1,027.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.96 : 1,073.52 = 684.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.96/1,073.52 = 684.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.96x = 1,073.52 × 684.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.96x = 734,480.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,480.91/714.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.30

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