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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.06, 1,008.39 and 647.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.06, 1,008.39 and 647.06 is: 963.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.06 : 1,008.39 = 647.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.06/1,008.39 = 647.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.06x = 1,008.39 × 647.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.06x = 652,483.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,483.79/677.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.71

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