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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.41, 1,008.77 and 543.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.41, 1,008.77 and 543.57 is: 815.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.41 : 1,008.77 = 543.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.41/1,008.77 = 543.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.41x = 1,008.77 × 543.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.41x = 548,337.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,337.11/672.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.48

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