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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.79, 1,015.47 and 641.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.79, 1,015.47 and 641.34 is: 960.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.79 : 1,015.47 = 641.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.79/1,015.47 = 641.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.79x = 1,015.47 × 641.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.79x = 651,258.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,258.32/677.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.86

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