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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.22, 939.55 and 602.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.22, 939.55 and 602.62 is: 831.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.22 : 939.55 = 602.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.22/939.55 = 602.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.22x = 939.55 × 602.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.22x = 566,191.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,191.62/681.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.14

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