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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.92, 1,008.87 and 675.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.92, 1,008.87 and 675.84 is: 1,007.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.92 : 1,008.87 = 675.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.92/1,008.87 = 675.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.92x = 1,008.87 × 675.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.92x = 681,834.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,834.70/676.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.26

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