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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681, 941.38 and 620.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681, 941.38 and 620.28 is: 857.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681 : 941.38 = 620.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681/941.38 = 620.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681x = 941.38 × 620.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681x = 583,919.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,919.19/681
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.44

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