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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.40, 1,020.21 and 437.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.40, 1,020.21 and 437.32 is: 654.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.40 : 1,020.21 = 437.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.40/1,020.21 = 437.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.40x = 1,020.21 × 437.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.40x = 446,158.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,158.24/681.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.77

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