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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.08, 1,012.52 and 664.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.08, 1,012.52 and 664.79 is: 995.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.08 : 1,012.52 = 664.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.08/1,012.52 = 664.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.08x = 1,012.52 × 664.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.08x = 673,109.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,109.77/676.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.61

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