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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.30, 1,021.20 and 518.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.30, 1,021.20 and 518.46 is: 777.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.30 : 1,021.20 = 518.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.30/1,021.20 = 518.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.30x = 1,021.20 × 518.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.30x = 529,451.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,451.35/681.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.12

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