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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.49, 1,027.09 and 669.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.49, 1,027.09 and 669.65 is: 999.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.49 : 1,027.09 = 669.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.49/1,027.09 = 669.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.49x = 1,027.09 × 669.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.49x = 687,797.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,797.57/688.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.00

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