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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.66, 942.03 and 515.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.66, 942.03 and 515.79 is: 712.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.66 : 942.03 = 515.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.66/942.03 = 515.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.66x = 942.03 × 515.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.66x = 485,889.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,889.65/681.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.80

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