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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.05, 1,020.76 and 391.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.05, 1,020.76 and 391.88 is: 587.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.05 : 1,020.76 = 391.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.05/1,020.76 = 391.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.05x = 1,020.76 × 391.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.05x = 400,009.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,009.35/681.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.35

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