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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.84, 1,001.17 and 649.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.84, 1,001.17 and 649.82 is: 968.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.84 : 1,001.17 = 649.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.84/1,001.17 = 649.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.84x = 1,001.17 × 649.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.84x = 650,572.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,572.03/671.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.35

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