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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.47, 1,016.90 and 653.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.47, 1,016.90 and 653.59 is: 973.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.47 : 1,016.90 = 653.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.47/1,016.90 = 653.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.47x = 1,016.90 × 653.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.47x = 664,638.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,638.53/682.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.87

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