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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.56, 1,016.88 and 662.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.56, 1,016.88 and 662.22 is: 995.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.56 : 1,016.88 = 662.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.56/1,016.88 = 662.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.56x = 1,016.88 × 662.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.56x = 673,398.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,398.27/676.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.33

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