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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.46, 1,020.67 and 526.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.46, 1,020.67 and 526.25 is: 788.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.46 : 1,020.67 = 526.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.46/1,020.67 = 526.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.46x = 1,020.67 × 526.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.46x = 537,127.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,127.59/681.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.20

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