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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.57, 1,005.09 and 646.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.57, 1,005.09 and 646.01 is: 966.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.57 : 1,005.09 = 646.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.57/1,005.09 = 646.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.57x = 1,005.09 × 646.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.57x = 649,298.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,298.19/671.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.84

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