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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.08, 1,009.74 and 612.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.08, 1,009.74 and 612.14 is: 919.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.08 : 1,009.74 = 612.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.08/1,009.74 = 612.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.08x = 1,009.74 × 612.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.08x = 618,102.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,102.24/672.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.69

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