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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.13, 1,007.72 and 261.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.13, 1,007.72 and 261.23 is: 391.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.13 : 1,007.72 = 261.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.13/1,007.72 = 261.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.13x = 1,007.72 × 261.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.13x = 263,245.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,245.39/672.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.66

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