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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.72, 1,027.80 and 668.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.72, 1,027.80 and 668.88 is: 1,004.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.72 : 1,027.80 = 668.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.72/1,027.80 = 668.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.72x = 1,027.80 × 668.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.72x = 687,474.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,474.86/684.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.02

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