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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.25, 925.11 and 591.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.25, 925.11 and 591.87 is: 815.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.25 : 925.11 = 591.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.25/925.11 = 591.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.25x = 925.11 × 591.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.25x = 547,544.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,544.86/671.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.71

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