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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.24, 1,009.32 and 659.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.24, 1,009.32 and 659.84 is: 984.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.24 : 1,009.32 = 659.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.24/1,009.32 = 659.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.24x = 1,009.32 × 659.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.24x = 665,989.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,989.71/676.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.84

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