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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.56, 1,006.26 and 549.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.56, 1,006.26 and 549.88 is: 823.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.56 : 1,006.26 = 549.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.56/1,006.26 = 549.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.56x = 1,006.26 × 549.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.56x = 553,322.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,322.25/671.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.94

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