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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.97, 1,004.81 and 671.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.97, 1,004.81 and 671.32 is: 999.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.97 : 1,004.81 = 671.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.97/1,004.81 = 671.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.97x = 1,004.81 × 671.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.97x = 674,549.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,549.05/674.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.38

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