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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.41, 939.93 and 516.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.41, 939.93 and 516.26 is: 712.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.41 : 939.93 = 516.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.41/939.93 = 516.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.41x = 939.93 × 516.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.41x = 485,248.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,248.26/681.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.12

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