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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.36, 1,020.08 and 518.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.36, 1,020.08 and 518.56 is: 776.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.36 : 1,020.08 = 518.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.36/1,020.08 = 518.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.36x = 1,020.08 × 518.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.36x = 528,972.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,972.68/681.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.35

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