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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.96, 1,076.76 and 673.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.96, 1,076.76 and 673.84 is: 1,009.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.96 : 1,076.76 = 673.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.96/1,076.76 = 673.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.96x = 1,076.76 × 673.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.96x = 725,563.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,563.96/718.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.19

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