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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.24, 1,004.70 and 527.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.24, 1,004.70 and 527.24 is: 789.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.24 : 1,004.70 = 527.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.24/1,004.70 = 527.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.24x = 1,004.70 × 527.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.24x = 529,718.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,718.03/671.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.16

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