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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.26, 1,075.89 and 682.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.26, 1,075.89 and 682.28 is: 1,023.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.26 : 1,075.89 = 682.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.26/1,075.89 = 682.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.26x = 1,075.89 × 682.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.26x = 734,055.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,055.54/717.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.42

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