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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.84, 1,006.32 and 635.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.84, 1,006.32 and 635.90 is: 952.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.84 : 1,006.32 = 635.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.84/1,006.32 = 635.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.84x = 1,006.32 × 635.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.84x = 639,918.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,918.89/671.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.49

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