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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.84, 941.13 and 542.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.84, 941.13 and 542.19 is: 748.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.84 : 941.13 = 542.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.84/941.13 = 542.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.84x = 941.13 × 542.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.84x = 510,271.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,271.27/681.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.37

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