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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.94, 1,010.18 and 669.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.94, 1,010.18 and 669.97 is: 1,005.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.94 : 1,010.18 = 669.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.94/1,010.18 = 669.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.94x = 1,010.18 × 669.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.94x = 676,790.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,790.29/672.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.72

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