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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.02, 1,045.79 and 681.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.02, 1,045.79 and 681.16 is: 1,016.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.02 : 1,045.79 = 681.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.02/1,045.79 = 681.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.02x = 1,045.79 × 681.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.02x = 712,350.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,350.32/701.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.16

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