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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.68, 1,016.88 and 651.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.68, 1,016.88 and 651.04 is: 976.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.68 : 1,016.88 = 651.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.68/1,016.88 = 651.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.68x = 1,016.88 × 651.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.68x = 662,029.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,029.56/677.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.91

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