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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.48, 1,022.88 and 641.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.48, 1,022.88 and 641.60 is: 964.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.48 : 1,022.88 = 641.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.48/1,022.88 = 641.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.48x = 1,022.88 × 641.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.48x = 656,279.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,279.81/680.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.44

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