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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.48, 1,021.04 and 536.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.48, 1,021.04 and 536.17 is: 803.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.48 : 1,021.04 = 536.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.48/1,021.04 = 536.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.48x = 1,021.04 × 536.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.48x = 547,451.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,451.02/681.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.33

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