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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.33, 1,010.55 and 659.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.33, 1,010.55 and 659.13 is: 986.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.33 : 1,010.55 = 659.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.33/1,010.55 = 659.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.33x = 1,010.55 × 659.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.33x = 666,083.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,083.82/675.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.31

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