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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.56, 1,051.34 and 681.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.56, 1,051.34 and 681.77 is: 1,020.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.56 : 1,051.34 = 681.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.56/1,051.34 = 681.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.56x = 1,051.34 × 681.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.56x = 716,763.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,763.41/702.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.22

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