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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.56, 1,009.16 and 650.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.56, 1,009.16 and 650.48 is: 976.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.56 : 1,009.16 = 650.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.56/1,009.16 = 650.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.56x = 1,009.16 × 650.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.56x = 656,438.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,438.40/672.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.03

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