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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.92, 1,007.94 and 383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.92, 1,007.94 and 383.08 is: 574.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.92 : 1,007.94 = 383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.92/1,007.94 = 383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.92x = 1,007.94 × 383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.92x = 386,121.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,121.66/671.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.65

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