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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.41, 1,020.56 and 534.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.41, 1,020.56 and 534.83 is: 801.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.41 : 1,020.56 = 534.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.41/1,020.56 = 534.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.41x = 1,020.56 × 534.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.41x = 545,818.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,818.33/681.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.01

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