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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.32, 1,064.88 and 680.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.32, 1,064.88 and 680.16 is: 1,021.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.32 : 1,064.88 = 680.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.32/1,064.88 = 680.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.32x = 1,064.88 × 680.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.32x = 724,288.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,288.78/709.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.10

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