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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.28, 1,017.46 and 671.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.28, 1,017.46 and 671.64 is: 1,004.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.28 : 1,017.46 = 671.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.28/1,017.46 = 671.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.28x = 1,017.46 × 671.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.28x = 683,366.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,366.83/680.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.54

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