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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.16, 1,021.36 and 462.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.16, 1,021.36 and 462.00 is: 692.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.16 : 1,021.36 = 462.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.16/1,021.36 = 462.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.16x = 1,021.36 × 462.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.16x = 471,871.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,871.86/681.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.75

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