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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.05, 1,014.39 and 665.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.05, 1,014.39 and 665.13 is: 998.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.05 : 1,014.39 = 665.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.05/1,014.39 = 665.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.05x = 1,014.39 × 665.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.05x = 674,701.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,701.22/676.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.00

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