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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.48, 1,007.04 and 659.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.48, 1,007.04 and 659.52 is: 987.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.48 : 1,007.04 = 659.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.48/1,007.04 = 659.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.48x = 1,007.04 × 659.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.48x = 664,163.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,163.02/672.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.63

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