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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.40, 1,022.51 and 656.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.40, 1,022.51 and 656.29 is: 984.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.40 : 1,022.51 = 656.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.40/1,022.51 = 656.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.40x = 1,022.51 × 656.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.40x = 671,063.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,063.09/681.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.83

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