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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.65, 1,026.12 and 661.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.65, 1,026.12 and 661.00 is: 986.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.65 : 1,026.12 = 661.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.65/1,026.12 = 661.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.65x = 1,026.12 × 661.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.65x = 678,266.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,266.18/687.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.35

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