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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.54, 1,005.08 and 508.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.54, 1,005.08 and 508.32 is: 760.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.54 : 1,005.08 = 508.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.54/1,005.08 = 508.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.54x = 1,005.08 × 508.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.54x = 510,899.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,899.72/671.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.79

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