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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.27, 1,008.95 and 656.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.27, 1,008.95 and 656.91 is: 987.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.27 : 1,008.95 = 656.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.27/1,008.95 = 656.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.27x = 1,008.95 × 656.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.27x = 662,786.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,786.06/671.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.37

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