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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.40, 1,023.60 and 644.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.40, 1,023.60 and 644.60 is: 966.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.40 : 1,023.60 = 644.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.40/1,023.60 = 644.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.40x = 1,023.60 × 644.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.40x = 659,812.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,812.56/682.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.90

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