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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.16, 1,013.19 and 640.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.16, 1,013.19 and 640.11 is: 957.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.16 : 1,013.19 = 640.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.16/1,013.19 = 640.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.16x = 1,013.19 × 640.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.16x = 648,553.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,553.05/677.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.75

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