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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.51, 1,020.98 and 589.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.51, 1,020.98 and 589.17 is: 882.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.51 : 1,020.98 = 589.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.51/1,020.98 = 589.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.51x = 1,020.98 × 589.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.51x = 601,530.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,530.79/681.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.64

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