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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.12, 1,019.16 and 660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.12, 1,019.16 and 660 is: 987.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.12 : 1,019.16 = 660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.12/1,019.16 = 660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.12x = 1,019.16 × 660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.12x = 672,645.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,645.60/681.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.56

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