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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.56, 1,010.66 and 651.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.56, 1,010.66 and 651.48 is: 977.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.56 : 1,010.66 = 651.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.56/1,010.66 = 651.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.56x = 1,010.66 × 651.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.56x = 658,424.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,424.78/673.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.53

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