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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.52, 939.96 and 574.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.52, 939.96 and 574.80 is: 792.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.52 : 939.96 = 574.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.52/939.96 = 574.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.52x = 939.96 × 574.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.52x = 540,289.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,289.01/681.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.77

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