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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.92, 1,004.40 and 672.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.92, 1,004.40 and 672.84 is: 1,002.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.92 : 1,004.40 = 672.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.92/1,004.40 = 672.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.92x = 1,004.40 × 672.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.92x = 675,800.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,800.50/673.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.79

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