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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.67, 939.60 and 557.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.67, 939.60 and 557.13 is: 767.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.67 : 939.60 = 557.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.67/939.60 = 557.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.67x = 939.60 × 557.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.67x = 523,477.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,477.59/681.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.94

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