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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.48, 1,020.06 and 558.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.48, 1,020.06 and 558.90 is: 836.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.48 : 1,020.06 = 558.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.48/1,020.06 = 558.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.48x = 1,020.06 × 558.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.48x = 570,111.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,111.53/681.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.58

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