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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.08, 1,022.02 and 270.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.08, 1,022.02 and 270.26 is: 405.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.08 : 1,022.02 = 270.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.08/1,022.02 = 270.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.08x = 1,022.02 × 270.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.08x = 276,211.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,211.13/681.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.55

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