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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.40, 1,007.40 and 576.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.40, 1,007.40 and 576.40 is: 863.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.40 : 1,007.40 = 576.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.40/1,007.40 = 576.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.40x = 1,007.40 × 576.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.40x = 580,665.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,665.36/672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.57

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