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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.07, 1,026.87 and 681.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.07, 1,026.87 and 681.10 is: 1,022.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.07 : 1,026.87 = 681.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.07/1,026.87 = 681.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.07x = 1,026.87 × 681.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.07x = 699,401.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,401.16/684.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.41

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