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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.52, 1,005.12 and 504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.52, 1,005.12 and 504 is: 754.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.52 : 1,005.12 = 504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.52/1,005.12 = 504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.52x = 1,005.12 × 504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.52x = 506,580.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,580.48/671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.38

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