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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.63, 1,019.31 and 508.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.63, 1,019.31 and 508.42 is: 760.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.63 : 1,019.31 = 508.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.63/1,019.31 = 508.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.63x = 1,019.31 × 508.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.63x = 518,237.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,237.59/681.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.29

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