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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.06, 1,007.73 and 260.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.06, 1,007.73 and 260.90 is: 391.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.06 : 1,007.73 = 260.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.06/1,007.73 = 260.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.06x = 1,007.73 × 260.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.06x = 262,911.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,911.72/672.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.20

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