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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671, 1,002.62 and 532.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671, 1,002.62 and 532.60 is: 795.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671 : 1,002.62 = 532.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671/1,002.62 = 532.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671x = 1,002.62 × 532.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671x = 533,995.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,995.41/671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.82

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