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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.24, 1,016.72 and 649.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.24, 1,016.72 and 649.56 is: 975.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.24 : 1,016.72 = 649.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.24/1,016.72 = 649.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.24x = 1,016.72 × 649.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.24x = 660,423.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,423.64/677.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.17

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