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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681, 939.86 and 405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681, 939.86 and 405 is: 558.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681 : 939.86 = 405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681/939.86 = 405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681x = 939.86 × 405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681x = 380,643.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,643.30/681
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.95

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