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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.16, 1,022.37 and 356.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.16, 1,022.37 and 356.75 is: 535.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.16 : 1,022.37 = 356.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.16/1,022.37 = 356.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.16x = 1,022.37 × 356.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.16x = 364,731.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,731.84/681.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.46

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