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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.68, 1,012.56 and 659.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.68, 1,012.56 and 659.32 is: 990.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.68 : 1,012.56 = 659.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.68/1,012.56 = 659.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.68x = 1,012.56 × 659.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.68x = 667,601.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,601.06/673.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.98

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