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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.72, 1,022.93 and 373.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.72, 1,022.93 and 373.71 is: 560.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.72 : 1,022.93 = 373.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.72/1,022.93 = 373.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.72x = 1,022.93 × 373.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.72x = 382,282.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,282.54/681.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.76

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