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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.93, 1,054.07 and 683.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.93, 1,054.07 and 683.13 is: 1,022.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.93 : 1,054.07 = 683.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.93/1,054.07 = 683.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.93x = 1,054.07 × 683.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.93x = 720,066.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,066.84/703.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.92

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