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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.28, 1,026.31 and 647.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.28, 1,026.31 and 647.32 is: 975.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.28 : 1,026.31 = 647.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.28/1,026.31 = 647.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.28x = 1,026.31 × 647.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.28x = 664,350.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,350.99/681.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.15

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