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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.01, 1,020.95 and 583.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.01, 1,020.95 and 583.13 is: 874.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.01 : 1,020.95 = 583.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.01/1,020.95 = 583.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.01x = 1,020.95 × 583.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.01x = 595,343.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,343.66/681.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.21

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