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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.23, 1,043.79 and 683.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.23, 1,043.79 and 683.52 is: 1,015.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.23 : 1,043.79 = 683.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.23/1,043.79 = 683.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.23x = 1,043.79 × 683.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.23x = 713,451.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,451.34/702.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.99

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