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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.83, 1,022.88 and 357.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.83, 1,022.88 and 357.11 is: 535.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.83 : 1,022.88 = 357.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.83/1,022.88 = 357.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.83x = 1,022.88 × 357.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.83x = 365,275.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,275.56/681.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.73

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