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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.17, 1,020.99 and 269.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.17, 1,020.99 and 269.99 is: 404.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.17 : 1,020.99 = 269.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.17/1,020.99 = 269.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.17x = 1,020.99 × 269.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.17x = 275,655.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,655.74/681.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.68

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