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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.58, 1,004.94 and 655.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.58, 1,004.94 and 655.38 is: 980.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.58 : 1,004.94 = 655.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.58/1,004.94 = 655.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.58x = 1,004.94 × 655.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.58x = 658,617.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,617.58/671.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.70

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