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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.96, 1,020.30 and 655.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.96, 1,020.30 and 655.68 is: 982.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.96 : 1,020.30 = 655.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.96/1,020.30 = 655.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.96x = 1,020.30 × 655.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.96x = 668,990.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,990.30/680.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.42

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