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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.40, 1,023.30 and 527.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.40, 1,023.30 and 527.70 is: 792.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.40 : 1,023.30 = 527.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.40/1,023.30 = 527.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.40x = 1,023.30 × 527.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.40x = 539,995.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,995.41/681.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.48

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