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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.87, 1,008 and 500.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.87, 1,008 and 500.78 is: 751.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.87 : 1,008 = 500.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.87/1,008 = 500.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.87x = 1,008 × 500.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.87x = 504,786.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,786.24/671.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.32

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