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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.99, 1,021.98 and 404.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.99, 1,021.98 and 404.06 is: 605.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.99 : 1,021.98 = 404.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.99/1,021.98 = 404.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.99x = 1,021.98 × 404.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.99x = 412,941.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,941.24/681.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.49

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