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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.12, 1,006.22 and 510.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.12, 1,006.22 and 510.44 is: 764.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.12 : 1,006.22 = 510.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.12/1,006.22 = 510.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.12x = 1,006.22 × 510.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.12x = 513,614.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,614.94/672.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.17

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