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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.83, 940.95 and 534.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.83, 940.95 and 534.21 is: 737.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.83 : 940.95 = 534.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.83/940.95 = 534.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.83x = 940.95 × 534.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.83x = 502,664.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,664.90/681.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.23

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