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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.92, 1,023.03 and 591.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.92, 1,023.03 and 591.71 is: 887.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.92 : 1,023.03 = 591.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.92/1,023.03 = 591.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.92x = 1,023.03 × 591.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.92x = 605,331.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,331.97/681.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.69

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