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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.59, 1,009.73 and 655.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.59, 1,009.73 and 655.57 is: 976.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.59 : 1,009.73 = 655.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.59/1,009.73 = 655.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.59x = 1,009.73 × 655.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.59x = 661,948.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,948.70/677.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.92

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