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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.12, 1,009.62 and 528.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.12, 1,009.62 and 528.12 is: 793.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.12 : 1,009.62 = 528.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.12/1,009.62 = 528.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.12x = 1,009.62 × 528.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.12x = 533,200.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,200.51/672.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.31

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