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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.48, 1,004.19 and 534

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.48, 1,004.19 and 534 is: 797.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.48 : 1,004.19 = 534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.48/1,004.19 = 534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.48x = 1,004.19 × 534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.48x = 536,237.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,237.46/672.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.40

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