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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.83, 1,075.31 and 677.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.83, 1,075.31 and 677.95 is: 1,016.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.83 : 1,075.31 = 677.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.83/1,075.31 = 677.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.83x = 1,075.31 × 677.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.83x = 729,008.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,008.93/716.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.99

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