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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.02, 1,006.52 and 618.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.02, 1,006.52 and 618.16 is: 927.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.02 : 1,006.52 = 618.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.02/1,006.52 = 618.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.02x = 1,006.52 × 618.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.02x = 622,190.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,190.40/671.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.23

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