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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.82, 1,021.36 and 527.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.82, 1,021.36 and 527.21 is: 789.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.82 : 1,021.36 = 527.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.82/1,021.36 = 527.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.82x = 1,021.36 × 527.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.82x = 538,471.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,471.21/681.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.76

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