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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.12, 1,008.27 and 660.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.12, 1,008.27 and 660.06 is: 990.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.12 : 1,008.27 = 660.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.12/1,008.27 = 660.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.12x = 1,008.27 × 660.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.12x = 665,518.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,518.70/672.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.18

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