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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.20, 1,005.84 and 527.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.20, 1,005.84 and 527.68 is: 790.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.20 : 1,005.84 = 527.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.20/1,005.84 = 527.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.20x = 1,005.84 × 527.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.20x = 530,761.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,761.65/671.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.77

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