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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.09, 1,004.78 and 506.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.09, 1,004.78 and 506.06 is: 757.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.09 : 1,004.78 = 506.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.09/1,004.78 = 506.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.09x = 1,004.78 × 506.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.09x = 508,471.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,471.41/671.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.69

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