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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.84, 1,022.76 and 291.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.84, 1,022.76 and 291.72 is: 437.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.84 : 1,022.76 = 291.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.84/1,022.76 = 291.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.84x = 1,022.76 × 291.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.84x = 298,359.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,359.55/681.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.58

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