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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.03, 939.47 and 514.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.03, 939.47 and 514.95 is: 710.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.03 : 939.47 = 514.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.03/939.47 = 514.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.03x = 939.47 × 514.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.03x = 483,777.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,777.50/681.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.36

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