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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.40, 1,009.11 and 646.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.40, 1,009.11 and 646.08 is: 962.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.40 : 1,009.11 = 646.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.40/1,009.11 = 646.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.40x = 1,009.11 × 646.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.40x = 651,965.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,965.79/677.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.45

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