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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.30, 1,012.95 and 645.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.30, 1,012.95 and 645.99 is: 974.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.30 : 1,012.95 = 645.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.30/1,012.95 = 645.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.30x = 1,012.95 × 645.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.30x = 654,355.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,355.57/671.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.76

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