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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.70, 1,027.66 and 637.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.70, 1,027.66 and 637.16 is: 960.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.70 : 1,027.66 = 637.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.70/1,027.66 = 637.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.70x = 1,027.66 × 637.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.70x = 654,783.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,783.85/681.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.52

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