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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.09, 1,020.56 and 506.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.09, 1,020.56 and 506.31 is: 758.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.09 : 1,020.56 = 506.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.09/1,020.56 = 506.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.09x = 1,020.56 × 506.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.09x = 516,717.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,717.20/681.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.66

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