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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.38, 1,006.16 and 651.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.38, 1,006.16 and 651.68 is: 976.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.38 : 1,006.16 = 651.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.38/1,006.16 = 651.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.38x = 1,006.16 × 651.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.38x = 655,694.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,694.35/671.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.64

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