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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.44, 1,026.84 and 668.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.44, 1,026.84 and 668.96 is: 1,003.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.44 : 1,026.84 = 668.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.44/1,026.84 = 668.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.44x = 1,026.84 × 668.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.44x = 686,914.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,914.89/684.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.62

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