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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.56, 1,021.04 and 417.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.56, 1,021.04 and 417.40 is: 625.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.56 : 1,021.04 = 417.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.56/1,021.04 = 417.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.56x = 1,021.04 × 417.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.56x = 426,182.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,182.10/681.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.30

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