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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.28, 1,008.84 and 649.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.28, 1,008.84 and 649.52 is: 973.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.28 : 1,008.84 = 649.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.28/1,008.84 = 649.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.28x = 1,008.84 × 649.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.28x = 655,261.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,261.76/673.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.24

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