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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.69, 1,007.58 and 260.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.69, 1,007.58 and 260.80 is: 391.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.69 : 1,007.58 = 260.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.69/1,007.58 = 260.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.69x = 1,007.58 × 260.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.69x = 262,776.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,776.86/671.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.22

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