Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.76, 1,008 and 635.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 671.76, 1,008 and 635.04 is: 952.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
671.76 : 1,008 = 635.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
671.76/1,008 = 635.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
671.76x = 1,008 × 635.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
671.76x = 640,120.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 640,120.32/671.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 952.90
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