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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.59, 1,006.71 and 535.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.59, 1,006.71 and 535.51 is: 802.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.59 : 1,006.71 = 535.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.59/1,006.71 = 535.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.59x = 1,006.71 × 535.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.59x = 539,103.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,103.27/671.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.73

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