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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.56, 1,006.72 and 260.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.56, 1,006.72 and 260.59 is: 390.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.56 : 1,006.72 = 260.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.56/1,006.72 = 260.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.56x = 1,006.72 × 260.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.56x = 262,341.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,341.16/671.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.64

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