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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.75, 941.36 and 535.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.75, 941.36 and 535.14 is: 738.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.75 : 941.36 = 535.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.75/941.36 = 535.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.75x = 941.36 × 535.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.75x = 503,759.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,759.39/681.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.92

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