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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.75, 1,006.93 and 379.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.75, 1,006.93 and 379.39 is: 568.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.75 : 1,006.93 = 379.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.75/1,006.93 = 379.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.75x = 1,006.93 × 379.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.75x = 382,019.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,019.17/671.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.69

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