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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681, 939.56 and 432.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681, 939.56 and 432.22 is: 596.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681 : 939.56 = 432.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681/939.56 = 432.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681x = 939.56 × 432.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681x = 406,096.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,096.62/681
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.32

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