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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.60, 1,027.24 and 669.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.60, 1,027.24 and 669.77 is: 999.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.60 : 1,027.24 = 669.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.60/1,027.24 = 669.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.60x = 1,027.24 × 669.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.60x = 688,014.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,014.53/688.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.16

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