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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.35, 1,021.75 and 421.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.35, 1,021.75 and 421.27 is: 631.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.35 : 1,021.75 = 421.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.35/1,021.75 = 421.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.35x = 1,021.75 × 421.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.35x = 430,432.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,432.62/681.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.73

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