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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.75, 941.24 and 534.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.75, 941.24 and 534.03 is: 737.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.75 : 941.24 = 534.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.75/941.24 = 534.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.75x = 941.24 × 534.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.75x = 502,647.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,647.73/681.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.29

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