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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.74, 927.01 and 503.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.74, 927.01 and 503.39 is: 694.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.74 : 927.01 = 503.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.74/927.01 = 503.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.74x = 927.01 × 503.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.74x = 466,648.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,648.62/671.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.69

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