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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.53, 1,007.71 and 564.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.53, 1,007.71 and 564.53 is: 845.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.53 : 1,007.71 = 564.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.53/1,007.71 = 564.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.53x = 1,007.71 × 564.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.53x = 568,876.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,876.08/672.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.88

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