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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.95, 1,021.61 and 290.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.95, 1,021.61 and 290.76 is: 436.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.95 : 1,021.61 = 290.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.95/1,021.61 = 290.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.95x = 1,021.61 × 290.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.95x = 297,043.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,043.32/680.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.22

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