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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.19, 1,001.13 and 662.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.19, 1,001.13 and 662.08 is: 986.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.19 : 1,001.13 = 662.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.19/1,001.13 = 662.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.19x = 1,001.13 × 662.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.19x = 662,828.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,828.15/672.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.07

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