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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.51, 1,008.41 and 636.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.51, 1,008.41 and 636.95 is: 956.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.51 : 1,008.41 = 636.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.51/1,008.41 = 636.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.51x = 1,008.41 × 636.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.51x = 642,298.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,298.52/671.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.51

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