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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.20, 934.36 and 641.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.20, 934.36 and 641.51 is: 879.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.20 : 934.36 = 641.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.20/934.36 = 641.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.20x = 934.36 × 641.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.20x = 599,398.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,398.08/681.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.91

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