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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.29, 1,022.08 and 291.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.29, 1,022.08 and 291.30 is: 437.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.29 : 1,022.08 = 291.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.29/1,022.08 = 291.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.29x = 1,022.08 × 291.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.29x = 297,731.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,731.90/681.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.01

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