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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.96, 1,015.30 and 673.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.96, 1,015.30 and 673.76 is: 1,004.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.96 : 1,015.30 = 673.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.96/1,015.30 = 673.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.96x = 1,015.30 × 673.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.96x = 684,068.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,068.53/680.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.56

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