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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.95, 1,023.17 and 270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.95, 1,023.17 and 270.88 is: 406.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.95 : 1,023.17 = 270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.95/1,023.17 = 270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.95x = 1,023.17 × 270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.95x = 277,152.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,152.38/681.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.41

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