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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.08, 1,075.01 and 683.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.08, 1,075.01 and 683.06 is: 1,024.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.08 : 1,075.01 = 683.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.08/1,075.01 = 683.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.08x = 1,075.01 × 683.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.08x = 734,296.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,296.33/717.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.01

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