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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.20, 1,053.27 and 681.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.20, 1,053.27 and 681.69 is: 1,015.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.20 : 1,053.27 = 681.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.20/1,053.27 = 681.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.20x = 1,053.27 × 681.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.20x = 718,003.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,003.63/707.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.28

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