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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.06, 940.11 and 621.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.06, 940.11 and 621.62 is: 858.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.06 : 940.11 = 621.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.06/940.11 = 621.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.06x = 940.11 × 621.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.06x = 584,392.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,392.96/681.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.07

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