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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.33, 1,009.16 and 557.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.33, 1,009.16 and 557.52 is: 836.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.33 : 1,009.16 = 557.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.33/1,009.16 = 557.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.33x = 1,009.16 × 557.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.33x = 562,622.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,622.40/672.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.82

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