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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.62, 1,022.83 and 357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.62, 1,022.83 and 357.08 is: 535.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.62 : 1,022.83 = 357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.62/1,022.83 = 357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.62x = 1,022.83 × 357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.62x = 365,226.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,226.13/681.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.82

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