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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.36, 1,006.08 and 541.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.36, 1,006.08 and 541.64 is: 811.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.36 : 1,006.08 = 541.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.36/1,006.08 = 541.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.36x = 1,006.08 × 541.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.36x = 544,933.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,933.17/671.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.69

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