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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.84, 1,010.81 and 639.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.84, 1,010.81 and 639.40 is: 954.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.84 : 1,010.81 = 639.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.84/1,010.81 = 639.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.84x = 1,010.81 × 639.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.84x = 646,311.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,311.91/676.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.90

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