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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.58, 1,050.82 and 682.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.58, 1,050.82 and 682.35 is: 1,023.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.58 : 1,050.82 = 682.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.58/1,050.82 = 682.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.58x = 1,050.82 × 682.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.58x = 717,023.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,023.62/700.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.48

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