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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.39, 1,022.67 and 373.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.39, 1,022.67 and 373.55 is: 560.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.39 : 1,022.67 = 373.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.39/1,022.67 = 373.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.39x = 1,022.67 × 373.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.39x = 382,013.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,013.27/681.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.64

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