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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.81, 938.95 and 581.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.81, 938.95 and 581.93 is: 802.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.81 : 938.95 = 581.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.81/938.95 = 581.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.81x = 938.95 × 581.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.81x = 546,400.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,400.26/680.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.57

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