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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.27, 1,021.78 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.27, 1,021.78 and 291.20 is: 436.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.27 : 1,021.78 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.27/1,021.78 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.27x = 1,021.78 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.27x = 297,542.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,542.34/681.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.75

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