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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.31, 940.55 and 504.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.31, 940.55 and 504.73 is: 696.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.31 : 940.55 = 504.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.31/940.55 = 504.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.31x = 940.55 × 504.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.31x = 474,723.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,723.80/681.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.78

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