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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.36, 1,007.04 and 557.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.36, 1,007.04 and 557.12 is: 835.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.36 : 1,007.04 = 557.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.36/1,007.04 = 557.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.36x = 1,007.04 × 557.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.36x = 561,042.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,042.12/671.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.68

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