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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.15, 1,021.02 and 407.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.15, 1,021.02 and 407.37 is: 610.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.15 : 1,021.02 = 407.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.15/1,021.02 = 407.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.15x = 1,021.02 × 407.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.15x = 415,932.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,932.92/681.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.63

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