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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.04, 1,007.70 and 659.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.04, 1,007.70 and 659.80 is: 989.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.04 : 1,007.70 = 659.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.04/1,007.70 = 659.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.04x = 1,007.70 × 659.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.04x = 664,880.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,880.46/672.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.35

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