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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.86, 1,019.79 and 667.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.86, 1,019.79 and 667.44 is: 993.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.86 : 1,019.79 = 667.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.86/1,019.79 = 667.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.86x = 1,019.79 × 667.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.86x = 680,648.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,648.64/684.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.86

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