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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.11, 1,026.63 and 672.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.11, 1,026.63 and 672.82 is: 1,015.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.11 : 1,026.63 = 672.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.11/1,026.63 = 672.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.11x = 1,026.63 × 672.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.11x = 690,734.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,734.63/680.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.63

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