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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.56, 1,026.84 and 676.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.56, 1,026.84 and 676.40 is: 1,014.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.56 : 1,026.84 = 676.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.56/1,026.84 = 676.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.56x = 1,026.84 × 676.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.56x = 694,554.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,554.58/684.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.60

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