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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.06, 1,005.24 and 508.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.06, 1,005.24 and 508.34 is: 761.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.06 : 1,005.24 = 508.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.06/1,005.24 = 508.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.06x = 1,005.24 × 508.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.06x = 511,003.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,003.70/671.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.49

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