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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.10, 1,007.59 and 556.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.10, 1,007.59 and 556.27 is: 833.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.10 : 1,007.59 = 556.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.10/1,007.59 = 556.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.10x = 1,007.59 × 556.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.10x = 560,489.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,489.22/672.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.94

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