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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.54, 1,021.62 and 476.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.54, 1,021.62 and 476.05 is: 713.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.54 : 1,021.62 = 476.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.54/1,021.62 = 476.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.54x = 1,021.62 × 476.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.54x = 486,337.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,337.86/681.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.59

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