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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.38, 1,017.96 and 660.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.38, 1,017.96 and 660.92 is: 993.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.38 : 1,017.96 = 660.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.38/1,017.96 = 660.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.38x = 1,017.96 × 660.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.38x = 672,790.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,790.12/677.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.22

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