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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.95, 1,023.03 and 535.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.95, 1,023.03 and 535.69 is: 803.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.95 : 1,023.03 = 535.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.95/1,023.03 = 535.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.95x = 1,023.03 × 535.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.95x = 548,024.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,024.38/681.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.62

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