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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.84, 940.32 and 526.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.84, 940.32 and 526.32 is: 725.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.84 : 940.32 = 526.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.84/940.32 = 526.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.84x = 940.32 × 526.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.84x = 494,909.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,909.22/681.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.84

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