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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.04, 939.78 and 504.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.04, 939.78 and 504.10 is: 695.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.04 : 939.78 = 504.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.04/939.78 = 504.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.04x = 939.78 × 504.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.04x = 473,743.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,743.10/681.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.62

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