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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.83, 1,012.80 and 660.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.83, 1,012.80 and 660.63 is: 988.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.83 : 1,012.80 = 660.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.83/1,012.80 = 660.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.83x = 1,012.80 × 660.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.83x = 669,086.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,086.06/676.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.56

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