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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.65, 1,048.06 and 672.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.65, 1,048.06 and 672.06 is: 1,001.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.65 : 1,048.06 = 672.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.65/1,048.06 = 672.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.65x = 1,048.06 × 672.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.65x = 704,359.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,359.20/703.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.01

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