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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.34, 1,004.96 and 540.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.34, 1,004.96 and 540.12 is: 808.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.34 : 1,004.96 = 540.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.34/1,004.96 = 540.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.34x = 1,004.96 × 540.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.34x = 542,800.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,800.35/671.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.53

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