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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.74, 1,027.83 and 638.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.74, 1,027.83 and 638.66 is: 958.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.74 : 1,027.83 = 638.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.74/1,027.83 = 638.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.74x = 1,027.83 × 638.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.74x = 656,433.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,433.91/684.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.66

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