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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.08, 1,020.43 and 535.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.08, 1,020.43 and 535.76 is: 802.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.08 : 1,020.43 = 535.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.08/1,020.43 = 535.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.08x = 1,020.43 × 535.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.08x = 546,704.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,704.97/681.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.71

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