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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.45, 1,022.36 and 291.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.45, 1,022.36 and 291.26 is: 436.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.45 : 1,022.36 = 291.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.45/1,022.36 = 291.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.45x = 1,022.36 × 291.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.45x = 297,766.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,766.01/681.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.96

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