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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.69, 1,049.82 and 683.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.69, 1,049.82 and 683.68 is: 1,024.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.69 : 1,049.82 = 683.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.69/1,049.82 = 683.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.69x = 1,049.82 × 683.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.69x = 717,740.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,740.94/700.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.33

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