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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.09, 1,021.97 and 677.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.09, 1,021.97 and 677.09 is: 1,021.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.09 : 1,021.97 = 677.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.09/1,021.97 = 677.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.09x = 1,021.97 × 677.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.09x = 691,969.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,969.91/677.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.97

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