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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.48, 1,002.68 and 533

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.48, 1,002.68 and 533 is: 795.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.48 : 1,002.68 = 533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.48/1,002.68 = 533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.48x = 1,002.68 × 533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.48x = 534,428.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,428.44/671.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.90

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