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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.14, 1,005.80 and 506.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.14, 1,005.80 and 506.47 is: 759.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.14 : 1,005.80 = 506.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.14/1,005.80 = 506.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.14x = 1,005.80 × 506.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.14x = 509,409.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,409.31/671.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.02

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