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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.16, 1,050.30 and 682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.16, 1,050.30 and 682.56 is: 1,018.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.16 : 1,050.30 = 682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.16/1,050.30 = 682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.16x = 1,050.30 × 682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.16x = 716,892.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,892.77/704.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.08

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