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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.03, 1,004.41 and 645.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.03, 1,004.41 and 645.51 is: 966.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.03 : 1,004.41 = 645.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.03/1,004.41 = 645.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.03x = 1,004.41 × 645.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.03x = 648,361.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,361.27/671.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.22

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