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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.70, 939.05 and 542.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.70, 939.05 and 542.28 is: 747.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.70 : 939.05 = 542.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.70/939.05 = 542.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.70x = 939.05 × 542.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.70x = 509,228.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,228.03/681.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.00

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