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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.31, 939.12 and 556.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.31, 939.12 and 556.75 is: 767.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.31 : 939.12 = 556.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.31/939.12 = 556.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.31x = 939.12 × 556.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.31x = 522,847.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,847.58/681.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.42

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