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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.78, 1,007.82 and 260.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.78, 1,007.82 and 260.91 is: 391.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.78 : 1,007.82 = 260.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.78/1,007.82 = 260.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.78x = 1,007.82 × 260.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.78x = 262,950.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,950.32/671.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.43

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