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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.62, 1,022.73 and 356.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.62, 1,022.73 and 356.91 is: 535.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.62 : 1,022.73 = 356.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.62/1,022.73 = 356.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.62x = 1,022.73 × 356.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.62x = 365,017.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,017.39/681.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.52

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