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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.76, 1,020.78 and 537.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.76, 1,020.78 and 537.16 is: 804.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.76 : 1,020.78 = 537.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.76/1,020.78 = 537.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.76x = 1,020.78 × 537.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.76x = 548,322.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,322.18/681.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.27

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