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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.94, 1,021.26 and 290.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.94, 1,021.26 and 290.93 is: 436.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.94 : 1,021.26 = 290.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.94/1,021.26 = 290.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.94x = 1,021.26 × 290.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.94x = 297,115.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,115.17/680.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.33

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