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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.27, 1,006.92 and 618.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.27, 1,006.92 and 618.44 is: 927.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.27 : 1,006.92 = 618.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.27/1,006.92 = 618.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.27x = 1,006.92 × 618.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.27x = 622,714.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,714.57/671.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.67

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