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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.70, 1,003.96 and 651.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.70, 1,003.96 and 651.70 is: 971.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.70 : 1,003.96 = 651.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.70/1,003.96 = 651.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.70x = 1,003.96 × 651.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.70x = 654,280.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,280.73/673.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.18

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