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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.40, 1,022.70 and 584.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.40, 1,022.70 and 584.20 is: 876.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.40 : 1,022.70 = 584.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.40/1,022.70 = 584.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.40x = 1,022.70 × 584.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.40x = 597,461.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,461.34/681.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.81

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