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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.95, 1,007.65 and 261.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.95, 1,007.65 and 261.28 is: 391.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.95 : 1,007.65 = 261.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.95/1,007.65 = 261.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.95x = 1,007.65 × 261.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.95x = 263,278.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,278.79/671.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.81

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