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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.78, 1,023.09 and 297.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.78, 1,023.09 and 297.06 is: 445.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.78 : 1,023.09 = 297.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.78/1,023.09 = 297.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.78x = 1,023.09 × 297.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.78x = 303,919.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,919.12/681.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.77

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