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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.36, 1,005.06 and 654.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.36, 1,005.06 and 654.80 is: 980.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.36 : 1,005.06 = 654.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.36/1,005.06 = 654.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.36x = 1,005.06 × 654.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.36x = 658,113.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,113.29/671.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.27

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