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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.92, 940.32 and 524.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.92, 940.32 and 524.48 is: 723.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.92 : 940.32 = 524.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.92/940.32 = 524.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.92x = 940.32 × 524.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.92x = 493,179.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,179.03/681.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.22

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