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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.06, 1,020.21 and 476.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.06, 1,020.21 and 476.07 is: 713.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.06 : 1,020.21 = 476.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.06/1,020.21 = 476.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.06x = 1,020.21 × 476.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.06x = 485,691.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,691.37/681.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.14

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