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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.40, 1,044.88 and 683.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.40, 1,044.88 and 683.68 is: 1,017.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.40 : 1,044.88 = 683.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.40/1,044.88 = 683.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.40x = 1,044.88 × 683.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.40x = 714,363.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,363.56/702.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.03

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