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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.34, 1,077.94 and 672.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.34, 1,077.94 and 672.79 is: 1,009.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.34 : 1,077.94 = 672.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.34/1,077.94 = 672.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.34x = 1,077.94 × 672.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.34x = 725,225.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,225.40/718.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.58

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