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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.62, 1,021.40 and 507.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.62, 1,021.40 and 507.47 is: 760.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.62 : 1,021.40 = 507.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.62/1,021.40 = 507.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.62x = 1,021.40 × 507.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.62x = 518,329.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,329.86/681.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.44

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