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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.26, 1,008.59 and 261.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.26, 1,008.59 and 261.25 is: 391.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.26 : 1,008.59 = 261.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.26/1,008.59 = 261.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.26x = 1,008.59 × 261.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.26x = 263,490.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,490.31/672.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.95

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