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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.21, 1,021.89 and 652.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.21, 1,021.89 and 652.55 is: 980.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.21 : 1,021.89 = 652.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.21/1,021.89 = 652.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.21x = 1,021.89 × 652.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.21x = 666,832.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,832.70/680.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.33

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