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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.98, 1,006.43 and 535.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.98, 1,006.43 and 535.50 is: 799.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.98 : 1,006.43 = 535.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.98/1,006.43 = 535.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.98x = 1,006.43 × 535.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.98x = 538,940.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,940.59/673.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.64

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