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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.58, 1,049.32 and 681.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.58, 1,049.32 and 681.35 is: 1,021.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.58 : 1,049.32 = 681.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.58/1,049.32 = 681.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.58x = 1,049.32 × 681.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.58x = 714,950.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,950.78/699.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.98

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