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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.52, 1,007.82 and 506.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.52, 1,007.82 and 506.82 is: 760.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.52 : 1,007.82 = 506.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.52/1,007.82 = 506.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.52x = 1,007.82 × 506.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.52x = 510,783.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,783.33/671.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.64

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