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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.53, 1,022.31 and 579.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.53, 1,022.31 and 579.53 is: 869.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.53 : 1,022.31 = 579.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.53/1,022.31 = 579.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.53x = 1,022.31 × 579.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.53x = 592,459.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,459.31/681.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.31

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