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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.73, 1,022.39 and 356.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.73, 1,022.39 and 356.92 is: 535.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.73 : 1,022.39 = 356.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.73/1,022.39 = 356.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.73x = 1,022.39 × 356.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.73x = 364,911.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,911.44/681.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.27

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