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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.32, 1,021.38 and 651.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.32, 1,021.38 and 651.16 is: 977.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.32 : 1,021.38 = 651.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.32/1,021.38 = 651.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.32x = 1,021.38 × 651.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.32x = 665,081.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,081.80/680.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.60

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