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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.20, 1,008.45 and 526.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.20, 1,008.45 and 526.40 is: 789.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.20 : 1,008.45 = 526.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.20/1,008.45 = 526.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.20x = 1,008.45 × 526.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.20x = 530,848.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,848.08/672.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.72

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