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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.77, 1,012.64 and 655.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.77, 1,012.64 and 655.59 is: 985.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.77 : 1,012.64 = 655.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.77/1,012.64 = 655.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.77x = 1,012.64 × 655.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.77x = 663,876.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,876.66/673.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.32

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