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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.62, 1,014.93 and 664.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.62, 1,014.93 and 664.47 is: 996.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.62 : 1,014.93 = 664.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.62/1,014.93 = 664.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.62x = 1,014.93 × 664.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.62x = 674,390.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,390.54/676.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.71

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