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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.51, 1,009.91 and 637.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.51, 1,009.91 and 637.95 is: 958.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.51 : 1,009.91 = 637.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.51/1,009.91 = 637.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.51x = 1,009.91 × 637.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.51x = 644,272.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,272.08/672.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.01

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