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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.34, 1,014.82 and 665.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.34, 1,014.82 and 665.42 is: 998.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.34 : 1,014.82 = 665.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.34/1,014.82 = 665.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.34x = 1,014.82 × 665.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.34x = 675,273.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,273.12/676.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.43

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