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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.20, 1,018.72 and 668.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.20, 1,018.72 and 668.92 is: 1,001.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.20 : 1,018.72 = 668.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.20/1,018.72 = 668.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.20x = 1,018.72 × 668.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.20x = 681,442.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,442.18/680.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.83

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