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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671, 925.86 and 391.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671, 925.86 and 391.16 is: 539.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671 : 925.86 = 391.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671/925.86 = 391.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671x = 925.86 × 391.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671x = 362,159.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,159.40/671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.73

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