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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.76, 1,052.61 and 683.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.76, 1,052.61 and 683.38 is: 1,023.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.76 : 1,052.61 = 683.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.76/1,052.61 = 683.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.76x = 1,052.61 × 683.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.76x = 719,332.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,332.62/702.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.58

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