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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.90, 1,016.63 and 678.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.90, 1,016.63 and 678.85 is: 1,010.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.90 : 1,016.63 = 678.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.90/1,016.63 = 678.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.90x = 1,016.63 × 678.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.90x = 690,139.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,139.28/682.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.60

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