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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.25, 1,021.74 and 372.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.25, 1,021.74 and 372.82 is: 559.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.25 : 1,021.74 = 372.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.25/1,021.74 = 372.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.25x = 1,021.74 × 372.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.25x = 380,925.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,925.11/681.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.16

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