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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.99, 1,007.67 and 398.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.99, 1,007.67 and 398.12 is: 596.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.99 : 1,007.67 = 398.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.99/1,007.67 = 398.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.99x = 1,007.67 × 398.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.99x = 401,173.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,173.58/671.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.99

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