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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.51, 1,021.69 and 583.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.51, 1,021.69 and 583.63 is: 874.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.51 : 1,021.69 = 583.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.51/1,021.69 = 583.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.51x = 1,021.69 × 583.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.51x = 596,288.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,288.93/681.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.95

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