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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.11, 1,023.02 and 583.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.11, 1,023.02 and 583.58 is: 876.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.11 : 1,023.02 = 583.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.11/1,023.02 = 583.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.11x = 1,023.02 × 583.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.11x = 597,005.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,005.98/681.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.52

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