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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.34, 1,009.06 and 636.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.34, 1,009.06 and 636.37 is: 953.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.34 : 1,009.06 = 636.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.34/1,009.06 = 636.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.34x = 1,009.06 × 636.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.34x = 642,131.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,131.40/673.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.66

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