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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.12, 1,026.09 and 664.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.12, 1,026.09 and 664.89 is: 998.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.12 : 1,026.09 = 664.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.12/1,026.09 = 664.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.12x = 1,026.09 × 664.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.12x = 682,236.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,236.98/683.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.71

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