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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.08, 939.96 and 523.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.08, 939.96 and 523.94 is: 723.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.08 : 939.96 = 523.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.08/939.96 = 523.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.08x = 939.96 × 523.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.08x = 492,477.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,477.94/681.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.09

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