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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.64, 1,006.59 and 541.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.64, 1,006.59 and 541.71 is: 811.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.64 : 1,006.59 = 541.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.64/1,006.59 = 541.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.64x = 1,006.59 × 541.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.64x = 545,276.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,276.08/671.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.86

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