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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.96, 1,024.86 and 663.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.96, 1,024.86 and 663.80 is: 994.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.96 : 1,024.86 = 663.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.96/1,024.86 = 663.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.96x = 1,024.86 × 663.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.96x = 680,302.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,302.07/683.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.65

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