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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.80, 1,053.68 and 683.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.80, 1,053.68 and 683.55 is: 1,023.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.80 : 1,053.68 = 683.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.80/1,053.68 = 683.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.80x = 1,053.68 × 683.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.80x = 720,239.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,239.55/703.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.36

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