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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.89, 1,025.70 and 663.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.89, 1,025.70 and 663.76 is: 996.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.89 : 1,025.70 = 663.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.89/1,025.70 = 663.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.89x = 1,025.70 × 663.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.89x = 680,818.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,818.63/682.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.97

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