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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.42, 1,007.84 and 595.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.42, 1,007.84 and 595.52 is: 892.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.42 : 1,007.84 = 595.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.42/1,007.84 = 595.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.42x = 1,007.84 × 595.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.42x = 600,188.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,188.88/672.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.58

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