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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.92, 1,076.76 and 685.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.92, 1,076.76 and 685.44 is: 1,026.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.92 : 1,076.76 = 685.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.92/1,076.76 = 685.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.92x = 1,076.76 × 685.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.92x = 738,054.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,054.37/718.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.62

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