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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.16, 940.66 and 582.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.16, 940.66 and 582.34 is: 804.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.16 : 940.66 = 582.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.16/940.66 = 582.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.16x = 940.66 × 582.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.16x = 547,783.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,783.94/681.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.19

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