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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.80, 1,034.40 and 667.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.80, 1,034.40 and 667.20 is: 1,001.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.80 : 1,034.40 = 667.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.80/1,034.40 = 667.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.80x = 1,034.40 × 667.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.80x = 690,151.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,151.68/688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.96

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