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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681, 936.42 and 648.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681, 936.42 and 648.60 is: 891.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681 : 936.42 = 648.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681/936.42 = 648.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681x = 936.42 × 648.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681x = 607,362.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,362.01/681
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.87

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