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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.10, 1,007.55 and 534.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.10, 1,007.55 and 534.30 is: 802.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.10 : 1,007.55 = 534.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.10/1,007.55 = 534.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.10x = 1,007.55 × 534.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.10x = 538,333.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,333.97/671.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.17

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