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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.20, 1,050.30 and 684.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.20, 1,050.30 and 684.82 is: 1,027.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.20 : 1,050.30 = 684.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.20/1,050.30 = 684.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.20x = 1,050.30 × 684.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.20x = 719,266.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,266.45/700.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.23

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