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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.33, 1,009.15 and 668.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.33, 1,009.15 and 668.09 is: 1,004.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.33 : 1,009.15 = 668.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.33/1,009.15 = 668.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.33x = 1,009.15 × 668.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.33x = 674,203.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,203.02/671.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.28

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