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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.78, 1,022.54 and 661.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.78, 1,022.54 and 661.64 is: 993.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.78 : 1,022.54 = 661.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.78/1,022.54 = 661.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.78x = 1,022.54 × 661.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.78x = 676,553.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,553.37/680.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.79

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