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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.42, 1,026.70 and 660.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.42, 1,026.70 and 660.98 is: 990.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.42 : 1,026.70 = 660.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.42/1,026.70 = 660.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.42x = 1,026.70 × 660.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.42x = 678,628.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,628.17/685.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.09

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