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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.78, 1,006.58 and 563.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.78, 1,006.58 and 563.78 is: 844.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.78 : 1,006.58 = 563.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.78/1,006.58 = 563.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.78x = 1,006.58 × 563.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.78x = 567,486.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,486.05/671.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.76

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