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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.68, 1,017.07 and 659.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.68, 1,017.07 and 659.48 is: 982.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.68 : 1,017.07 = 659.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.68/1,017.07 = 659.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.68x = 1,017.07 × 659.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.68x = 670,737.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,737.32/682.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.51

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