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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.97, 1,028.67 and 648.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.97, 1,028.67 and 648.52 is: 973.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.97 : 1,028.67 = 648.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.97/1,028.67 = 648.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.97x = 1,028.67 × 648.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.97x = 667,113.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,113.07/684.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.93

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