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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.72, 1,508.64 and 664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.72, 1,508.64 and 664 is: 995.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.72 : 1,508.64 = 664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.72/1,508.64 = 664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.72x = 1,508.64 × 664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.72x = 1,001,736.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,736.96/1,006.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.05

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