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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.94, 1,021.92 and 291.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.94, 1,021.92 and 291.41 is: 436.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.94 : 1,021.92 = 291.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.94/1,021.92 = 291.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.94x = 1,021.92 × 291.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.94x = 297,797.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,797.71/681.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.69

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