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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.36, 1,049.63 and 681.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.36, 1,049.63 and 681.14 is: 1,015.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.36 : 1,049.63 = 681.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.36/1,049.63 = 681.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.36x = 1,049.63 × 681.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.36x = 714,944.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,944.98/704.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.03

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