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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.49, 1,005.14 and 517.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.49, 1,005.14 and 517.02 is: 773.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.49 : 1,005.14 = 517.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.49/1,005.14 = 517.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.49x = 1,005.14 × 517.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.49x = 519,675.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,675.01/671.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.91

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