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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.51, 1,009.68 and 618.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.51, 1,009.68 and 618.05 is: 929.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.51 : 1,009.68 = 618.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.51/1,009.68 = 618.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.51x = 1,009.68 × 618.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.51x = 624,032.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,032.72/671.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.30

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