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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.95, 1,023.37 and 374.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.95, 1,023.37 and 374.02 is: 561.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.95 : 1,023.37 = 374.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.95/1,023.37 = 374.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.95x = 1,023.37 × 374.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.95x = 382,760.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,760.85/681.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.28

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