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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.30, 1,005.60 and 654.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.30, 1,005.60 and 654.63 is: 979.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.30 : 1,005.60 = 654.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.30/1,005.60 = 654.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.30x = 1,005.60 × 654.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.30x = 658,295.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,295.93/672.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.17

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