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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.14, 1,020.42 and 588.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.14, 1,020.42 and 588.80 is: 882.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.14 : 1,020.42 = 588.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.14/1,020.42 = 588.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.14x = 1,020.42 × 588.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.14x = 600,818.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,818.19/681.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.08

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