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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.77, 1,022.72 and 291.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.77, 1,022.72 and 291.81 is: 437.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.77 : 1,022.72 = 291.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.77/1,022.72 = 291.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.77x = 1,022.72 × 291.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.77x = 298,438.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,438.46/681.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.74

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