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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.24, 1,019.70 and 537.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.24, 1,019.70 and 537.24 is: 804.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.24 : 1,019.70 = 537.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.24/1,019.70 = 537.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.24x = 1,019.70 × 537.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.24x = 547,823.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,823.63/681.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.16

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