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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.38, 1,011.42 and 651.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.38, 1,011.42 and 651.24 is: 978.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.38 : 1,011.42 = 651.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.38/1,011.42 = 651.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.38x = 1,011.42 × 651.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.38x = 658,677.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,677.16/673.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.17

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