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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.26, 1,004.82 and 505.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.26, 1,004.82 and 505.76 is: 757.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.26 : 1,004.82 = 505.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.26/1,004.82 = 505.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.26x = 1,004.82 × 505.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.26x = 508,197.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,197.76/671.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.08

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