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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.20, 939.48 and 506.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.20, 939.48 and 506.96 is: 699.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.20 : 939.48 = 506.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.20/939.48 = 506.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.20x = 939.48 × 506.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.20x = 476,278.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,278.78/681.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.18

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