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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.04, 1,005.48 and 526.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.04, 1,005.48 and 526.32 is: 788.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.04 : 1,005.48 = 526.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.04/1,005.48 = 526.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.04x = 1,005.48 × 526.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.04x = 529,204.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,204.23/671.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.63

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