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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.08, 1,076.51 and 684.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.08, 1,076.51 and 684.06 is: 1,025.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.08 : 1,076.51 = 684.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.08/1,076.51 = 684.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.08x = 1,076.51 × 684.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.08x = 736,397.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,397.43/718.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.51

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