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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.62, 1,047.05 and 680.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.62, 1,047.05 and 680.45 is: 1,019.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.62 : 1,047.05 = 680.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.62/1,047.05 = 680.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.62x = 1,047.05 × 680.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.62x = 712,461.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,461.77/698.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.81

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