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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.36, 1,005.56 and 524.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.36, 1,005.56 and 524.74 is: 785.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.36 : 1,005.56 = 524.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.36/1,005.56 = 524.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.36x = 1,005.56 × 524.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.36x = 527,657.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,657.55/671.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.95

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