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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.04, 1,021.85 and 291.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.04, 1,021.85 and 291.13 is: 436.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.04 : 1,021.85 = 291.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.04/1,021.85 = 291.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.04x = 1,021.85 × 291.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.04x = 297,488.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,488.27/681.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.81

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