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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.59, 1,005.53 and 506.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.59, 1,005.53 and 506.56 is: 758.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.59 : 1,005.53 = 506.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.59/1,005.53 = 506.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.59x = 1,005.53 × 506.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.59x = 509,353.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,353.72/671.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.44

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