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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.24, 1,021.14 and 437.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.24, 1,021.14 and 437.85 is: 656.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.24 : 1,021.14 = 437.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.24/1,021.14 = 437.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.24x = 1,021.14 × 437.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.24x = 447,106.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,106.15/681.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.31

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