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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706.20, 975.42 and 683.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706.20, 975.42 and 683.52 is: 944.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706.20 : 975.42 = 683.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706.20/975.42 = 683.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706.20x = 975.42 × 683.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706.20x = 666,719.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,719.08/706.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.09

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