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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.60, 1,075.92 and 679.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.60, 1,075.92 and 679.12 is: 1,018.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.60 : 1,075.92 = 679.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.60/1,075.92 = 679.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.60x = 1,075.92 × 679.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.60x = 730,678.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,678.79/717.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.23

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