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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.20, 1,021.12 and 434.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.20, 1,021.12 and 434.58 is: 651.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.20 : 1,021.12 = 434.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.20/1,021.12 = 434.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.20x = 1,021.12 × 434.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.20x = 443,758.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,758.33/681.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.44

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