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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.84, 1,004.14 and 651.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.84, 1,004.14 and 651.82 is: 971.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.84 : 1,004.14 = 651.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.84/1,004.14 = 651.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.84x = 1,004.14 × 651.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.84x = 654,518.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,518.53/673.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.33

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