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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.72, 1,021.80 and 535.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.72, 1,021.80 and 535.56 is: 802.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.72 : 1,021.80 = 535.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.72/1,021.80 = 535.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.72x = 1,021.80 × 535.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.72x = 547,235.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,235.21/681.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.73

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