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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.66, 1,002.69 and 667.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.66, 1,002.69 and 667.53 is: 995.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.66 : 1,002.69 = 667.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.66/1,002.69 = 667.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.66x = 1,002.69 × 667.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.66x = 669,325.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,325.66/672.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.04

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