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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.36, 1,002.90 and 643.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.36, 1,002.90 and 643.20 is: 959.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.36 : 1,002.90 = 643.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.36/1,002.90 = 643.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.36x = 1,002.90 × 643.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.36x = 645,065.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,065.28/672.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.40

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