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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.94, 1,022.89 and 406.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.94, 1,022.89 and 406.19 is: 609.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.94 : 1,022.89 = 406.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.94/1,022.89 = 406.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.94x = 1,022.89 × 406.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.94x = 415,487.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,487.69/681.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.27

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