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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.84, 1,014.12 and 663.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.84, 1,014.12 and 663.78 is: 996.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.84 : 1,014.12 = 663.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.84/1,014.12 = 663.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.84x = 1,014.12 × 663.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.84x = 673,152.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,152.57/675.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.02

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