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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.56, 1,008.12 and 618.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.56, 1,008.12 and 618.46 is: 928.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.56 : 1,008.12 = 618.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.56/1,008.12 = 618.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.56x = 1,008.12 × 618.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.56x = 623,481.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,481.90/671.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.41

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