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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684, 940.56 and 651.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684, 940.56 and 651.60 is: 896.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684 : 940.56 = 651.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684/940.56 = 651.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684x = 940.56 × 651.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684x = 612,868.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,868.90/684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.01

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