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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.13, 1,009.04 and 655.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.13, 1,009.04 and 655.11 is: 976.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.13 : 1,009.04 = 655.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.13/1,009.04 = 655.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.13x = 1,009.04 × 655.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.13x = 661,028.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,028.92/677.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.22

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