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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 713.16, 1,062.61 and 681.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 713.16, 1,062.61 and 681.71 is: 1,015.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    713.16 : 1,062.61 = 681.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    713.16/1,062.61 = 681.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    713.16x = 1,062.61 × 681.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    713.16x = 724,384.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,384.85/713.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.74

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