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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672, 1,013.28 and 545.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672, 1,013.28 and 545.28 is: 822.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672 : 1,013.28 = 545.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672/1,013.28 = 545.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672x = 1,013.28 × 545.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672x = 552,521.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,521.32/672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.20

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