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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.04, 1,004.32 and 507.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.04, 1,004.32 and 507.84 is: 760.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.04 : 1,004.32 = 507.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.04/1,004.32 = 507.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.04x = 1,004.32 × 507.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.04x = 510,033.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,033.87/671.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.06

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