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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 712.66, 1,070.61 and 683.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 712.66, 1,070.61 and 683.50 is: 1,026.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    712.66 : 1,070.61 = 683.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    712.66/1,070.61 = 683.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    712.66x = 1,070.61 × 683.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    712.66x = 731,761.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,761.94/712.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.80

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