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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.46, 1,006.56 and 527.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.46, 1,006.56 and 527.10 is: 790.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.46 : 1,006.56 = 527.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.46/1,006.56 = 527.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.46x = 1,006.56 × 527.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.46x = 530,557.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,557.78/671.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.16

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