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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677.89, 1,014.40 and 666.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677.89, 1,014.40 and 666.96 is: 998.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677.89 : 1,014.40 = 666.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677.89/1,014.40 = 666.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677.89x = 1,014.40 × 666.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677.89x = 676,564.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,564.22/677.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.04

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