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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.71, 1,007.55 and 507.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.71, 1,007.55 and 507.06 is: 758.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.71 : 1,007.55 = 507.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.71/1,007.55 = 507.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.71x = 1,007.55 × 507.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.71x = 510,888.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,888.30/673.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.32

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