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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.76, 1,005.44 and 568.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.76, 1,005.44 and 568.08 is: 850.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.76 : 1,005.44 = 568.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.76/1,005.44 = 568.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.76x = 1,005.44 × 568.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.76x = 571,170.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,170.36/671.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.26

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