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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.17, 1,081.76 and 681.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.17, 1,081.76 and 681.35 is: 1,014.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.17 : 1,081.76 = 681.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.17/1,081.76 = 681.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.17x = 1,081.76 × 681.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.17x = 737,048.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,048.36/726.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.99

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