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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.09, 1,020.46 and 373.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.09, 1,020.46 and 373.16 is: 559.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.09 : 1,020.46 = 373.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.09/1,020.46 = 373.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.09x = 1,020.46 × 373.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.09x = 380,787.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,787.89/681.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.09

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