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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.33, 1,020.34 and 583.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.33, 1,020.34 and 583.25 is: 873.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.33 : 1,020.34 = 583.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.33/1,020.34 = 583.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.33x = 1,020.34 × 583.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.33x = 595,113.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,113.31/681.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.46

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