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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.84, 1,001.33 and 670.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.84, 1,001.33 and 670.92 is: 998.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.84 : 1,001.33 = 670.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.84/1,001.33 = 670.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.84x = 1,001.33 × 670.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.84x = 671,812.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,812.32/672.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.47

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