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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.57, 1,023.06 and 603.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.57, 1,023.06 and 603.99 is: 906.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.57 : 1,023.06 = 603.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.57/1,023.06 = 603.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.57x = 1,023.06 × 603.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.57x = 617,920.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,920.27/681.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.61

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