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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.86, 1,024.56 and 647.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.86, 1,024.56 and 647.40 is: 969.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.86 : 1,024.56 = 647.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.86/1,024.56 = 647.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.86x = 1,024.56 × 647.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.86x = 663,300.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,300.14/683.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.94

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