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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.03, 1,021.10 and 588.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.03, 1,021.10 and 588.47 is: 882.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.03 : 1,021.10 = 588.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.03/1,021.10 = 588.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.03x = 1,021.10 × 588.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.03x = 600,878.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,878.67/681.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.31

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