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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.28, 1,020.30 and 661.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.28, 1,020.30 and 661.84 is: 991.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.28 : 1,020.30 = 661.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.28/1,020.30 = 661.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.28x = 1,020.30 × 661.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.28x = 675,275.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,275.35/681.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.19

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