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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.94, 1,022.76 and 291.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.94, 1,022.76 and 291.93 is: 437.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.94 : 1,022.76 = 291.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.94/1,022.76 = 291.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.94x = 1,022.76 × 291.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.94x = 298,574.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,574.33/681.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.83

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