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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.94, 1,015.59 and 661.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.94, 1,015.59 and 661.57 is: 992.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.94 : 1,015.59 = 661.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.94/1,015.59 = 661.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.94x = 1,015.59 × 661.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.94x = 671,880.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,880.10/676.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.52

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