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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.07, 926.60 and 540.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.07, 926.60 and 540.66 is: 746.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.07 : 926.60 = 540.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.07/926.60 = 540.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.07x = 926.60 × 540.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.07x = 500,972.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,972.85/671.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.53

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