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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.54, 1,022.85 and 373.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.54, 1,022.85 and 373.74 is: 560.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.54 : 1,022.85 = 373.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.54/1,022.85 = 373.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.54x = 1,022.85 × 373.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.54x = 382,279.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,279.96/681.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.91

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