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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.31, 941.07 and 592.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.31, 941.07 and 592.62 is: 818.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.31 : 941.07 = 592.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.31/941.07 = 592.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.31x = 941.07 × 592.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.31x = 557,692.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,692.26/681.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.56

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