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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.42, 1,066.55 and 681.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.42, 1,066.55 and 681.17 is: 1,022.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.42 : 1,066.55 = 681.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.42/1,066.55 = 681.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.42x = 1,066.55 × 681.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.42x = 726,493.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,493.12/710.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.63

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