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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.38, 1,016.46 and 659.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.38, 1,016.46 and 659.92 is: 991.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.38 : 1,016.46 = 659.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.38/1,016.46 = 659.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.38x = 1,016.46 × 659.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.38x = 670,782.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,782.28/676.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.72

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