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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.08, 1,016.08 and 558.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.08, 1,016.08 and 558.97 is: 833.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.08 : 1,016.08 = 558.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.08/1,016.08 = 558.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.08x = 1,016.08 × 558.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.08x = 567,954.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,954.30/681.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.91

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