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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681, 939.49 and 523.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681, 939.49 and 523.36 is: 722.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681 : 939.49 = 523.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681/939.49 = 523.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681x = 939.49 × 523.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681x = 491,691.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,691.49/681
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.01

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