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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.80, 1,075.88 and 687.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.80, 1,075.88 and 687.42 is: 1,030.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.80 : 1,075.88 = 687.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.80/1,075.88 = 687.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.80x = 1,075.88 × 687.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.80x = 739,583.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,583.15/717.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.35

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