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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.12, 939.84 and 419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.12, 939.84 and 419.52 is: 578.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.12 : 939.84 = 419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.12/939.84 = 419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.12x = 939.84 × 419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.12x = 394,281.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,281.68/681.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.87

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