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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.21, 1,004.62 and 647.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.21, 1,004.62 and 647.13 is: 968.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.21 : 1,004.62 = 647.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.21/1,004.62 = 647.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.21x = 1,004.62 × 647.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.21x = 650,114.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,114.72/671.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.58

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