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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.38, 1,017 and 665.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.38, 1,017 and 665.10 is: 991.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.38 : 1,017 = 665.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.38/1,017 = 665.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.38x = 1,017 × 665.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.38x = 676,406.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,406.70/682.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.25

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