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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.89, 1,008.41 and 261.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.89, 1,008.41 and 261.15 is: 391.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.89 : 1,008.41 = 261.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.89/1,008.41 = 261.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.89x = 1,008.41 × 261.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.89x = 263,346.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,346.27/671.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.95

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