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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.09, 1,021.86 and 290.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.09, 1,021.86 and 290.92 is: 436.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.09 : 1,021.86 = 290.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.09/1,021.86 = 290.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.09x = 1,021.86 × 290.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.09x = 297,279.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,279.51/681.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.48

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