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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.14, 1,020.80 and 372.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.14, 1,020.80 and 372.53 is: 558.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.14 : 1,020.80 = 372.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.14/1,020.80 = 372.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.14x = 1,020.80 × 372.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.14x = 380,271.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,271.66/681.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.29

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