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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.96, 1,021.82 and 656.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.96, 1,021.82 and 656.34 is: 983.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.96 : 1,021.82 = 656.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.96/1,021.82 = 656.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.96x = 1,021.82 × 656.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.96x = 670,658.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,658.06/681.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.43

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