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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.24, 1,008.36 and 582.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.24, 1,008.36 and 582.04 is: 873.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.24 : 1,008.36 = 582.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.24/1,008.36 = 582.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.24x = 1,008.36 × 582.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.24x = 586,905.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,905.85/672.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.06

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