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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716.97, 1,069.61 and 682.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716.97, 1,069.61 and 682.95 is: 1,018.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.97 : 1,069.61 = 682.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.97/1,069.61 = 682.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.97x = 1,069.61 × 682.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.97x = 730,486.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,486.73/716.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.85

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