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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.72, 1,005.90 and 563.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.72, 1,005.90 and 563.24 is: 843.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.72 : 1,005.90 = 563.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.72/1,005.90 = 563.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.72x = 1,005.90 × 563.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.72x = 566,563.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,563.12/671.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.45

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