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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.47, 1,005.65 and 653.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.47, 1,005.65 and 653.03 is: 978.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.47 : 1,005.65 = 653.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.47/1,005.65 = 653.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.47x = 1,005.65 × 653.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.47x = 656,717.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,717.55/671.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.03

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