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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.41, 1,022.20 and 270.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.41, 1,022.20 and 270.59 is: 405.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.41 : 1,022.20 = 270.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.41/1,022.20 = 270.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.41x = 1,022.20 × 270.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.41x = 276,591.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,591.99/681.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.91

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