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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.76, 1,026.90 and 654.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.76, 1,026.90 and 654.52 is: 981.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.76 : 1,026.90 = 654.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.76/1,026.90 = 654.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.76x = 1,026.90 × 654.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.76x = 672,126.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,126.59/684.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.55

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