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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.28, 1,016.45 and 661.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.28, 1,016.45 and 661.90 is: 994.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.28 : 1,016.45 = 661.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.28/1,016.45 = 661.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.28x = 1,016.45 × 661.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.28x = 672,788.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,788.26/676.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.84

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