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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.58, 1,074.27 and 682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.58, 1,074.27 and 682.56 is: 1,023.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.58 : 1,074.27 = 682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.58/1,074.27 = 682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.58x = 1,074.27 × 682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.58x = 733,253.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,253.73/716.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.27

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