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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.04, 938.12 and 549.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.04, 938.12 and 549.68 is: 757.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.04 : 938.12 = 549.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.04/938.12 = 549.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.04x = 938.12 × 549.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.04x = 515,665.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,665.80/681.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.17

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