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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.98, 1,004.06 and 632.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.98, 1,004.06 and 632.06 is: 941.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.98 : 1,004.06 = 632.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.98/1,004.06 = 632.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.98x = 1,004.06 × 632.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.98x = 634,627.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,627.88/673.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.61

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