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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.46, 1,021.06 and 655.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.46, 1,021.06 and 655.85 is: 982.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.46 : 1,021.06 = 655.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.46/1,021.06 = 655.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.46x = 1,021.06 × 655.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.46x = 669,662.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,662.20/681.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.69

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