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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.21, 1,020.67 and 655.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.21, 1,020.67 and 655.93 is: 982.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.21 : 1,020.67 = 655.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.21/1,020.67 = 655.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.21x = 1,020.67 × 655.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.21x = 669,488.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,488.07/681.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.79

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