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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.64, 1,070.73 and 671.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.64, 1,070.73 and 671.49 is: 1,000.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.64 : 1,070.73 = 671.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.64/1,070.73 = 671.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.64x = 1,070.73 × 671.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.64x = 718,984.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,984.49/718.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.48

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