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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.40, 1,021.26 and 437.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.40, 1,021.26 and 437.56 is: 655.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.40 : 1,021.26 = 437.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.40/1,021.26 = 437.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.40x = 1,021.26 × 437.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.40x = 446,862.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,862.53/681.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.80

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