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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.58, 1,075.77 and 683.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.58, 1,075.77 and 683.56 is: 1,024.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.58 : 1,075.77 = 683.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.58/1,075.77 = 683.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.58x = 1,075.77 × 683.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.58x = 735,353.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,353.34/717.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.77

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