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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.41, 1,007.27 and 542.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.41, 1,007.27 and 542.57 is: 813.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.41 : 1,007.27 = 542.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.41/1,007.27 = 542.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.41x = 1,007.27 × 542.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.41x = 546,514.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,514.48/671.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.98

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