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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.79, 1,006.96 and 260.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.79, 1,006.96 and 260.80 is: 390.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.79 : 1,006.96 = 260.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.79/1,006.96 = 260.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.79x = 1,006.96 × 260.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.79x = 262,615.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,615.17/671.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.92

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