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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.71, 1,003.87 and 646.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.71, 1,003.87 and 646.62 is: 967.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.71 : 1,003.87 = 646.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.71/1,003.87 = 646.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.71x = 1,003.87 × 646.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.71x = 649,126.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,126.99/670.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.83

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