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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.28, 1,021.48 and 578.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.28, 1,021.48 and 578.12 is: 866.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.28 : 1,021.48 = 578.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.28/1,021.48 = 578.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.28x = 1,021.48 × 578.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.28x = 590,538.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,538.02/681.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.81

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