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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.25, 1,022.01 and 291.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.25, 1,022.01 and 291.25 is: 436.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.25 : 1,022.01 = 291.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.25/1,022.01 = 291.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.25x = 1,022.01 × 291.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.25x = 297,660.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,660.41/681.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.93

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