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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.01, 1,268.29 and 681.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.01, 1,268.29 and 681.60 is: 1,020.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.01 : 1,268.29 = 681.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.01/1,268.29 = 681.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.01x = 1,268.29 × 681.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.01x = 864,466.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,466.46/847.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.61

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