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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.21, 1,005.87 and 634.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.21, 1,005.87 and 634.25 is: 950.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.21 : 1,005.87 = 634.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.21/1,005.87 = 634.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.21x = 1,005.87 × 634.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.21x = 637,973.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,973.05/671.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.48

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