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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.69, 1,021.41 and 421.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.69, 1,021.41 and 421.14 is: 631.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.69 : 1,021.41 = 421.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.69/1,021.41 = 421.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.69x = 1,021.41 × 421.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.69x = 430,156.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,156.61/681.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.01

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