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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.97, 1,011.86 and 652.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.97, 1,011.86 and 652.10 is: 979.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.97 : 1,011.86 = 652.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.97/1,011.86 = 652.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.97x = 1,011.86 × 652.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.97x = 659,833.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,833.91/673.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.03

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