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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.20, 1,022.24 and 270.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.20, 1,022.24 and 270.26 is: 405.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.20 : 1,022.24 = 270.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.20/1,022.24 = 270.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.20x = 1,022.24 × 270.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.20x = 276,270.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,270.58/681.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.56

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