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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.08, 1,018.21 and 646.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.08, 1,018.21 and 646.60 is: 963.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.08 : 1,018.21 = 646.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.08/1,018.21 = 646.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.08x = 1,018.21 × 646.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.08x = 658,374.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,374.59/683.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.83

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