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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.21, 1,010.54 and 525.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.21, 1,010.54 and 525.74 is: 791.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.21 : 1,010.54 = 525.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.21/1,010.54 = 525.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.21x = 1,010.54 × 525.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.21x = 531,281.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,281.30/671.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.53

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