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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.12, 939.84 and 577.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.12, 939.84 and 577.44 is: 796.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.12 : 939.84 = 577.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.12/939.84 = 577.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.12x = 939.84 × 577.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.12x = 542,701.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,701.21/681.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.78

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