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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.85, 1,006.07 and 659.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.85, 1,006.07 and 659.34 is: 993.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.85 : 1,006.07 = 659.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.85/1,006.07 = 659.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.85x = 1,006.07 × 659.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.85x = 663,342.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,342.61/667.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.26

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