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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.81, 1,021.50 and 565.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.81, 1,021.50 and 565.58 is: 847.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.81 : 1,021.50 = 565.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.81/1,021.50 = 565.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.81x = 1,021.50 × 565.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.81x = 577,734.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,734.86/681.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.35

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