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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.36, 1,007.06 and 525.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.36, 1,007.06 and 525.74 is: 787.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.36 : 1,007.06 = 525.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.36/1,007.06 = 525.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.36x = 1,007.06 × 525.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.36x = 529,451.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,451.72/672.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.45

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