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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.72, 1,002.30 and 637.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.72, 1,002.30 and 637.48 is: 956.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.72 : 1,002.30 = 637.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.72/1,002.30 = 637.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.72x = 1,002.30 × 637.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.72x = 638,946.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,946.20/667.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.91

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