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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.13, 1,004.28 and 568.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.13, 1,004.28 and 568.10 is: 850.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.13 : 1,004.28 = 568.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.13/1,004.28 = 568.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.13x = 1,004.28 × 568.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.13x = 570,526.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,526.45/671.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.10

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