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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.48, 1,023.30 and 656.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.48, 1,023.30 and 656.64 is: 986.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.48 : 1,023.30 = 656.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.48/1,023.30 = 656.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.48x = 1,023.30 × 656.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.48x = 671,939.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,939.71/681.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.00

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