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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.17, 1,020.94 and 474.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.17, 1,020.94 and 474.62 is: 711.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.17 : 1,020.94 = 474.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.17/1,020.94 = 474.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.17x = 1,020.94 × 474.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.17x = 484,552.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,552.25/681.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.36

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