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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.74, 940.88 and 640.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.74, 940.88 and 640.04 is: 883.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.74 : 940.88 = 640.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.74/940.88 = 640.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.74x = 940.88 × 640.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.74x = 602,200.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,200.84/681.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.33

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