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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.95, 1,022.66 and 291.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.95, 1,022.66 and 291.71 is: 437.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.95 : 1,022.66 = 291.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.95/1,022.66 = 291.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.95x = 1,022.66 × 291.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.95x = 298,315.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,315.04/681.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.44

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