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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.49, 1,002.23 and 655.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.49, 1,002.23 and 655.09 is: 977.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.49 : 1,002.23 = 655.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.49/1,002.23 = 655.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.49x = 1,002.23 × 655.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.49x = 656,550.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,550.85/671.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.75

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