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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.32, 1,008.57 and 639.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.32, 1,008.57 and 639.60 is: 953.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.32 : 1,008.57 = 639.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.32/1,008.57 = 639.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.32x = 1,008.57 × 639.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.32x = 645,081.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,081.37/676.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.81

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