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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.76, 1,021.76 and 291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.76, 1,021.76 and 291.52 is: 436.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.76 : 1,021.76 = 291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.76/1,021.76 = 291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.76x = 1,021.76 × 291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.76x = 297,863.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,863.48/681.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.90

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