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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.04, 1,051.42 and 681.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.04, 1,051.42 and 681.38 is: 1,020.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.04 : 1,051.42 = 681.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.04/1,051.42 = 681.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.04x = 1,051.42 × 681.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.04x = 716,416.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,416.56/702.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.48

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