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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.80, 1,034.48 and 681.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.80, 1,034.48 and 681.50 is: 1,016.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.80 : 1,034.48 = 681.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.80/1,034.48 = 681.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.80x = 1,034.48 × 681.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.80x = 704,998.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,998.12/693.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.14

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