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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.08, 1,016.13 and 669.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.08, 1,016.13 and 669.42 is: 1,010.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.08 : 1,016.13 = 669.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.08/1,016.13 = 669.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.08x = 1,016.13 × 669.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.08x = 680,217.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,217.74/673.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.60

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