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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.31, 1,020.35 and 525.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.31, 1,020.35 and 525.94 is: 787.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.31 : 1,020.35 = 525.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.31/1,020.35 = 525.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.31x = 1,020.35 × 525.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.31x = 536,644.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,644.42/681.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.66

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