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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.45, 1,026.81 and 638.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.45, 1,026.81 and 638.55 is: 957.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.45 : 1,026.81 = 638.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.45/1,026.81 = 638.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.45x = 1,026.81 × 638.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.45x = 655,669.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,669.53/684.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.95

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