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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.54, 1,021.69 and 408.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.54, 1,021.69 and 408.16 is: 611.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.54 : 1,021.69 = 408.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.54/1,021.69 = 408.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.54x = 1,021.69 × 408.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.54x = 417,012.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,012.99/681.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.87

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