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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.29, 1,006.50 and 541.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.29, 1,006.50 and 541.45 is: 811.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.29 : 1,006.50 = 541.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.29/1,006.50 = 541.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.29x = 1,006.50 × 541.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.29x = 544,969.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,969.43/671.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.82

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