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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.50, 1,008.75 and 484.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.50, 1,008.75 and 484.56 is: 726.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.50 : 1,008.75 = 484.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.50/1,008.75 = 484.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.50x = 1,008.75 × 484.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.50x = 488,798.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,798.88/672.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.84

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