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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.36, 1,034.56 and 681.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.36, 1,034.56 and 681.06 is: 1,023.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.36 : 1,034.56 = 681.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.36/1,034.56 = 681.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.36x = 1,034.56 × 681.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.36x = 704,597.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,597.43/688.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.59

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