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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.92, 1,006.36 and 654.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.92, 1,006.36 and 654.37 is: 981.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.92 : 1,006.36 = 654.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.92/1,006.36 = 654.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.92x = 1,006.36 × 654.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.92x = 658,531.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,531.79/670.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.54

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