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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.67, 1,020.72 and 584.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.67, 1,020.72 and 584.79 is: 875.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.67 : 1,020.72 = 584.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.67/1,020.72 = 584.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.67x = 1,020.72 × 584.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.67x = 596,901.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,901.92/681.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.65

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