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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.38, 1,003.78 and 569.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.38, 1,003.78 and 569.80 is: 851.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.38 : 1,003.78 = 569.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.38/1,003.78 = 569.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.38x = 1,003.78 × 569.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.38x = 571,953.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,953.84/671.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.91

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