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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.92, 1,004.74 and 672.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.92, 1,004.74 and 672.08 is: 999.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.92 : 1,004.74 = 672.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.92/1,004.74 = 672.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.92x = 1,004.74 × 672.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.92x = 675,265.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,265.66/675.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.03

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