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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.77, 1,007.49 and 184.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.77, 1,007.49 and 184.69 is: 276.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.77 : 1,007.49 = 184.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.77/1,007.49 = 184.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.77x = 1,007.49 × 184.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.77x = 186,073.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,073.33/671.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.99

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