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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.59, 1,075.80 and 676.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.59, 1,075.80 and 676.85 is: 1,014.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.59 : 1,075.80 = 676.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.59/1,075.80 = 676.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.59x = 1,075.80 × 676.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.59x = 728,148.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,148.58/717.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.72

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