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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.68, 1,025.82 and 659.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.68, 1,025.82 and 659.40 is: 987.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.68 : 1,025.82 = 659.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.68/1,025.82 = 659.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.68x = 1,025.82 × 659.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.68x = 676,425.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,425.71/684.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.94

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