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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.60, 1,006.62 and 655.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.60, 1,006.62 and 655.14 is: 980.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.60 : 1,006.62 = 655.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.60/1,006.62 = 655.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.60x = 1,006.62 × 655.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.60x = 659,477.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,477.03/672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.49

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