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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.56, 1,004.70 and 654.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.56, 1,004.70 and 654.28 is: 978.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.56 : 1,004.70 = 654.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.56/1,004.70 = 654.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.56x = 1,004.70 × 654.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.56x = 657,355.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,355.12/671.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.85

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