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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.13, 939.58 and 432.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.13, 939.58 and 432.01 is: 595.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.13 : 939.58 = 432.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.13/939.58 = 432.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.13x = 939.58 × 432.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.13x = 405,907.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,907.96/681.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.93

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