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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.30, 1,009.08 and 668.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.30, 1,009.08 and 668.70 is: 1,003.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.30 : 1,009.08 = 668.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.30/1,009.08 = 668.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.30x = 1,009.08 × 668.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.30x = 674,771.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,771.80/672.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.68

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