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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.61, 1,022.45 and 291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.61, 1,022.45 and 291.66 is: 437.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.61 : 1,022.45 = 291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.61/1,022.45 = 291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.61x = 1,022.45 × 291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.61x = 298,206.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,206.31/681.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.50

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