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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.74, 1,009.07 and 637.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.74, 1,009.07 and 637.19 is: 955.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.74 : 1,009.07 = 637.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.74/1,009.07 = 637.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.74x = 1,009.07 × 637.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.74x = 642,961.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,961.08/672.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.74

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