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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719.98, 1,073.12 and 678.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719.98, 1,073.12 and 678.97 is: 1,012.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719.98 : 1,073.12 = 678.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719.98/1,073.12 = 678.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719.98x = 1,073.12 × 678.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719.98x = 728,616.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,616.29/719.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.00

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