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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.39, 939.81 and 533.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.39, 939.81 and 533.73 is: 736.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.39 : 939.81 = 533.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.39/939.81 = 533.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.39x = 939.81 × 533.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.39x = 501,604.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,604.79/681.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.15

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