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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.08, 1,025.33 and 669.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.08, 1,025.33 and 669.88 is: 1,001.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.08 : 1,025.33 = 669.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.08/1,025.33 = 669.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.08x = 1,025.33 × 669.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.08x = 686,848.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,848.06/686.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.12

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