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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.22, 1,006.83 and 536.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.22, 1,006.83 and 536.36 is: 804.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.22 : 1,006.83 = 536.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.22/1,006.83 = 536.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.22x = 1,006.83 × 536.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.22x = 540,018.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,018.30/671.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.53

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