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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.29, 1,008.78 and 647.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.29, 1,008.78 and 647.31 is: 964.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.29 : 1,008.78 = 647.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.29/1,008.78 = 647.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.29x = 1,008.78 × 647.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.29x = 652,993.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,993.38/677.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.13

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