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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.22, 1,071.97 and 671.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.22, 1,071.97 and 671.50 is: 1,012.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.22 : 1,071.97 = 671.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.22/1,071.97 = 671.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.22x = 1,071.97 × 671.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.22x = 719,827.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,827.86/711.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.10

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