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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.95, 1,397.93 and 676.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.95, 1,397.93 and 676.27 is: 933.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.95 : 1,397.93 = 676.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.95/1,397.93 = 676.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.95x = 1,397.93 × 676.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.95x = 945,378.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,378.12/1,012.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.29

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