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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.20, 1,019.16 and 678.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.20, 1,019.16 and 678.96 is: 1,014.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.20 : 1,019.16 = 678.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.20/1,019.16 = 678.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.20x = 1,019.16 × 678.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.20x = 691,968.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,968.87/682.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.32

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