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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.20, 1,007.10 and 549.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.20, 1,007.10 and 549.80 is: 823.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.20 : 1,007.10 = 549.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.20/1,007.10 = 549.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.20x = 1,007.10 × 549.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.20x = 553,703.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,703.58/672.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.72

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