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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.65, 1,007.79 and 260.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.65, 1,007.79 and 260.67 is: 391.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.65 : 1,007.79 = 260.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.65/1,007.79 = 260.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.65x = 1,007.79 × 260.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.65x = 262,700.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,700.62/671.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.13

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