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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.68, 1,030.83 and 668.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.68, 1,030.83 and 668.28 is: 995.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.68 : 1,030.83 = 668.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.68/1,030.83 = 668.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.68x = 1,030.83 × 668.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.68x = 688,883.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,883.07/691.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.96

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