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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681, 940.32 and 592.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681, 940.32 and 592.80 is: 818.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681 : 940.32 = 592.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681/940.32 = 592.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681x = 940.32 × 592.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681x = 557,421.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,421.70/681
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.53

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