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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.52, 1,008.80 and 564.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.52, 1,008.80 and 564.40 is: 846.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.52 : 1,008.80 = 564.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.52/1,008.80 = 564.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.52x = 1,008.80 × 564.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.52x = 569,366.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,366.72/672.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.62

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