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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.04, 1,049.92 and 680.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.04, 1,049.92 and 680.38 is: 1,018.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.04 : 1,049.92 = 680.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.04/1,049.92 = 680.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.04x = 1,049.92 × 680.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.04x = 714,344.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,344.57/701.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.98

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