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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.02, 1,021.21 and 475.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.02, 1,021.21 and 475.82 is: 713.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.02 : 1,021.21 = 475.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.02/1,021.21 = 475.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.02x = 1,021.21 × 475.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.02x = 485,912.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,912.14/681.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.51

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