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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.70, 1,005.42 and 506.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.70, 1,005.42 and 506.19 is: 757.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.70 : 1,005.42 = 506.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.70/1,005.42 = 506.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.70x = 1,005.42 × 506.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.70x = 508,933.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,933.55/671.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.68

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