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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.68, 1,027.32 and 660.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.68, 1,027.32 and 660.40 is: 989.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.68 : 1,027.32 = 660.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.68/1,027.32 = 660.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.68x = 1,027.32 × 660.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.68x = 678,442.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,442.13/685.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.44

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