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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.85, 1,008.69 and 657.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.85, 1,008.69 and 657.57 is: 987.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.85 : 1,008.69 = 657.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.85/1,008.69 = 657.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.85x = 1,008.69 × 657.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.85x = 663,284.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,284.28/671.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.25

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