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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.70, 1,023.33 and 506.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.70, 1,023.33 and 506.66 is: 760.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.70 : 1,023.33 = 506.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.70/1,023.33 = 506.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.70x = 1,023.33 × 506.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.70x = 518,480.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,480.38/681.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.57

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