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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.22, 1,007.73 and 649.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.22, 1,007.73 and 649.35 is: 974.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.22 : 1,007.73 = 649.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.22/1,007.73 = 649.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.22x = 1,007.73 × 649.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.22x = 654,369.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,369.48/671.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.90

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