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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.92, 1,010.12 and 551.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.92, 1,010.12 and 551.08 is: 828.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.92 : 1,010.12 = 551.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.92/1,010.12 = 551.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.92x = 1,010.12 × 551.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.92x = 556,656.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,656.93/671.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.46

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