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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684, 1,027.20 and 647.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684, 1,027.20 and 647.52 is: 972.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684 : 1,027.20 = 647.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684/1,027.20 = 647.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684x = 1,027.20 × 647.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684x = 665,132.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,132.54/684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.42

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