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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.80, 1,025.96 and 657.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.80, 1,025.96 and 657.20 is: 978.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.80 : 1,025.96 = 657.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.80/1,025.96 = 657.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.80x = 1,025.96 × 657.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.80x = 674,260.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,260.91/688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.89

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