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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.10, 1,007.07 and 534.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.10, 1,007.07 and 534.40 is: 800.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.10 : 1,007.07 = 534.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.10/1,007.07 = 534.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.10x = 1,007.07 × 534.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.10x = 538,178.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,178.21/672.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.74

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