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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.24, 1,021.99 and 291.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.24, 1,021.99 and 291.24 is: 436.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.24 : 1,021.99 = 291.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.24/1,021.99 = 291.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.24x = 1,021.99 × 291.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.24x = 297,644.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,644.37/681.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.92

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