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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.52, 1,037.60 and 680.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.52, 1,037.60 and 680.60 is: 1,021.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.52 : 1,037.60 = 680.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.52/1,037.60 = 680.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.52x = 1,037.60 × 680.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.52x = 706,190.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,190.56/691.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.21

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