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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.26, 1,011.87 and 671.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.26, 1,011.87 and 671.22 is: 1,004.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.26 : 1,011.87 = 671.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.26/1,011.87 = 671.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.26x = 1,011.87 × 671.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.26x = 679,187.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,187.38/676.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.33

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