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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.67, 1,007.01 and 535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.67, 1,007.01 and 535.32 is: 802.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.67 : 1,007.01 = 535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.67/1,007.01 = 535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.67x = 1,007.01 × 535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.67x = 539,072.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,072.59/671.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.59

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