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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.83, 1,020.39 and 566.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.83, 1,020.39 and 566.49 is: 847.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.83 : 1,020.39 = 566.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.83/1,020.39 = 566.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.83x = 1,020.39 × 566.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.83x = 578,040.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,040.73/681.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.78

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