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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.08, 1,026.59 and 560.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.08, 1,026.59 and 560.79 is: 845.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.08 : 1,026.59 = 560.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.08/1,026.59 = 560.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.08x = 1,026.59 × 560.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.08x = 575,698.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,698.60/681.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.28

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