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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.60, 1,008.84 and 563.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.60, 1,008.84 and 563.60 is: 846.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.60 : 1,008.84 = 563.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.60/1,008.84 = 563.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.60x = 1,008.84 × 563.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.60x = 568,582.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,582.22/671.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.61

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