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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.07, 1,006.62 and 516.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.07, 1,006.62 and 516.86 is: 774.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.07 : 1,006.62 = 516.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.07/1,006.62 = 516.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.07x = 1,006.62 × 516.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.07x = 520,281.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,281.61/672.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.15

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