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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.66, 939.06 and 550.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.66, 939.06 and 550.44 is: 758.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.66 : 939.06 = 550.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.66/939.06 = 550.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.66x = 939.06 × 550.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.66x = 516,896.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,896.19/681.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.29

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