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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.19, 1,024.16 and 662.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.19, 1,024.16 and 662.32 is: 991.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.19 : 1,024.16 = 662.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.19/1,024.16 = 662.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.19x = 1,024.16 × 662.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.19x = 678,315.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,315.78/684.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.42

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