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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.56, 942.48 and 652.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.56, 942.48 and 652.58 is: 902.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.56 : 942.48 = 652.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.56/942.48 = 652.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.56x = 942.48 × 652.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.56x = 615,043.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,043.60/681.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.41

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