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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.04, 981 and 681.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.04, 981 and 681.52 is: 940.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.04 : 981 = 681.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.04/981 = 681.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.04x = 981 × 681.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.04x = 668,571.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,571.12/711.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.27

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