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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.20, 1,007.44 and 634.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.20, 1,007.44 and 634.21 is: 951.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.20 : 1,007.44 = 634.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.20/1,007.44 = 634.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.20x = 1,007.44 × 634.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.20x = 638,928.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,928.52/671.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.93

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