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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.90, 1,020.96 and 437.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.90, 1,020.96 and 437.82 is: 655.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.90 : 1,020.96 = 437.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.90/1,020.96 = 437.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.90x = 1,020.96 × 437.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.90x = 446,996.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,996.71/681.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.52

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