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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.14, 1,019.87 and 355.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.14, 1,019.87 and 355.82 is: 532.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.14 : 1,019.87 = 355.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.14/1,019.87 = 355.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.14x = 1,019.87 × 355.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.14x = 362,885.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,885.04/681.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.77

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