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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.90, 1,007.07 and 398.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.90, 1,007.07 and 398.22 is: 596.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.90 : 1,007.07 = 398.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.90/1,007.07 = 398.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.90x = 1,007.07 × 398.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.90x = 401,035.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,035.42/671.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.87

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