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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723.62, 1,082.69 and 679.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723.62, 1,082.69 and 679.88 is: 1,017.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723.62 : 1,082.69 = 679.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723.62/1,082.69 = 679.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723.62x = 1,082.69 × 679.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723.62x = 736,099.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,099.28/723.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.25

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