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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.70, 1,021.60 and 291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.70, 1,021.60 and 291.18 is: 436.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.70 : 1,021.60 = 291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.70/1,021.60 = 291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.70x = 1,021.60 × 291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.70x = 297,469.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,469.49/681.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.36

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