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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.67, 939.67 and 534.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.67, 939.67 and 534.05 is: 736.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.67 : 939.67 = 534.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.67/939.67 = 534.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.67x = 939.67 × 534.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.67x = 501,830.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,830.76/681.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.18

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