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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.16, 939.40 and 541.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.16, 939.40 and 541.06 is: 746.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.16 : 939.40 = 541.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.16/939.40 = 541.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.16x = 939.40 × 541.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.16x = 508,271.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,271.76/681.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.19

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