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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.06, 1,005.80 and 508.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.06, 1,005.80 and 508.82 is: 761.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.06 : 1,005.80 = 508.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.06/1,005.80 = 508.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.06x = 1,005.80 × 508.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.06x = 511,771.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,771.16/672.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.50

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