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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.33, 926.71 and 577.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.33, 926.71 and 577.70 is: 797.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.33 : 926.71 = 577.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.33/926.71 = 577.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.33x = 926.71 × 577.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.33x = 535,360.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,360.37/671.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.46

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