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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.60, 1,021.32 and 437.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.60, 1,021.32 and 437.93 is: 656.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.60 : 1,021.32 = 437.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.60/1,021.32 = 437.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.60x = 1,021.32 × 437.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.60x = 447,261.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,261.56/681.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.19

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