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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.65, 1,024.41 and 680.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.65, 1,024.41 and 680.13 is: 1,020.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.65 : 1,024.41 = 680.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.65/1,024.41 = 680.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.65x = 1,024.41 × 680.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.65x = 696,731.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,731.97/682.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.63

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