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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.30, 1,017.26 and 640.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.30, 1,017.26 and 640.51 is: 962.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.30 : 1,017.26 = 640.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.30/1,017.26 = 640.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.30x = 1,017.26 × 640.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.30x = 651,565.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,565.20/677.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.00

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