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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.18, 938.99 and 533.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.18, 938.99 and 533.55 is: 735.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.18 : 938.99 = 533.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.18/938.99 = 533.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.18x = 938.99 × 533.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.18x = 500,995.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,995.45/681.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.48

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