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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.06, 1,014.83 and 648.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.06, 1,014.83 and 648.01 is: 965.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.06 : 1,014.83 = 648.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.06/1,014.83 = 648.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.06x = 1,014.83 × 648.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.06x = 657,614.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,614.74/681.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.57

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