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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.96, 1,076.53 and 681.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.96, 1,076.53 and 681.73 is: 1,023.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.96 : 1,076.53 = 681.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.96/1,076.53 = 681.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.96x = 1,076.53 × 681.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.96x = 733,901.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,901.60/716.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.63

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