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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681, 1,014.76 and 658.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681, 1,014.76 and 658.92 is: 981.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681 : 1,014.76 = 658.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681/1,014.76 = 658.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681x = 1,014.76 × 658.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681x = 668,645.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,645.66/681
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.86

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