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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.72, 1,077.67 and 682.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.72, 1,077.67 and 682.98 is: 1,025.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.72 : 1,077.67 = 682.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.72/1,077.67 = 682.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.72x = 1,077.67 × 682.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.72x = 736,027.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,027.05/717.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.50

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