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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.56, 941.22 and 587.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.56, 941.22 and 587.43 is: 811.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.56 : 941.22 = 587.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.56/941.22 = 587.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.56x = 941.22 × 587.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.56x = 552,898.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,898.22/681.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.22

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