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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.48, 1,002.35 and 620.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.48, 1,002.35 and 620.73 is: 926.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.48 : 1,002.35 = 620.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.48/1,002.35 = 620.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.48x = 1,002.35 × 620.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.48x = 622,188.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,188.67/671.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.60

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