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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.52, 1,008.72 and 529.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.52, 1,008.72 and 529.96 is: 794.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.52 : 1,008.72 = 529.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.52/1,008.72 = 529.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.52x = 1,008.72 × 529.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.52x = 534,581.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,581.25/672.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.89

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