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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.76, 1,006.88 and 260.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.76, 1,006.88 and 260.69 is: 390.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.76 : 1,006.88 = 260.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.76/1,006.88 = 260.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.76x = 1,006.88 × 260.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.76x = 262,477.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,477.21/671.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.73

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