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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.86, 1,020.93 and 534.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.86, 1,020.93 and 534.83 is: 800.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.86 : 1,020.93 = 534.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.86/1,020.93 = 534.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.86x = 1,020.93 × 534.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.86x = 546,018.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,018.89/681.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.78

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