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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.82, 1,009.16 and 662.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.82, 1,009.16 and 662.53 is: 992.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.82 : 1,009.16 = 662.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.82/1,009.16 = 662.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.82x = 1,009.16 × 662.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.82x = 668,597.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,597.32/673.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.25

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