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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.86, 1,022.38 and 271.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.86, 1,022.38 and 271.06 is: 406.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.86 : 1,022.38 = 271.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.86/1,022.38 = 271.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.86x = 1,022.38 × 271.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.86x = 277,126.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,126.32/681.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.43

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