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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.17, 1,020.32 and 633.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.17, 1,020.32 and 633.86 is: 950.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.17 : 1,020.32 = 633.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.17/1,020.32 = 633.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.17x = 1,020.32 × 633.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.17x = 646,736.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,736.87/680.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.85

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