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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.63, 1,022.13 and 270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.63, 1,022.13 and 270.60 is: 405.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.63 : 1,022.13 = 270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.63/1,022.13 = 270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.63x = 1,022.13 × 270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.63x = 276,588.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,588.38/681.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.77

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