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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.18, 941.66 and 620.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.18, 941.66 and 620.44 is: 857.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.18 : 941.66 = 620.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.18/941.66 = 620.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.18x = 941.66 × 620.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.18x = 584,243.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,243.53/681.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.69

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