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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.55, 1,022.17 and 270.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.55, 1,022.17 and 270.57 is: 405.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.55 : 1,022.17 = 270.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.55/1,022.17 = 270.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.55x = 1,022.17 × 270.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.55x = 276,572.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,572.20/681.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.80

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