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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.36, 1,018.56 and 660.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.36, 1,018.56 and 660.86 is: 985.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.36 : 1,018.56 = 660.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.36/1,018.56 = 660.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.36x = 1,018.56 × 660.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.36x = 673,126.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,126.46/683.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.02

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