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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.43, 1,026.69 and 674.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.43, 1,026.69 and 674.71 is: 1,006.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.43 : 1,026.69 = 674.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.43/1,026.69 = 674.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.43x = 1,026.69 × 674.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.43x = 692,718.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,718.01/688.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.23

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