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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.02, 1,038.35 and 681.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.02, 1,038.35 and 681.10 is: 1,021.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.02 : 1,038.35 = 681.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.02/1,038.35 = 681.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.02x = 1,038.35 × 681.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.02x = 707,220.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,220.19/692.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.96

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