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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.16, 1,021.28 and 644.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.16, 1,021.28 and 644.63 is: 966.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.16 : 1,021.28 = 644.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.16/1,021.28 = 644.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.16x = 1,021.28 × 644.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.16x = 658,353.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,353.45/681.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.52

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