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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.56, 1,007.63 and 602.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.56, 1,007.63 and 602.50 is: 902.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.56 : 1,007.63 = 602.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.56/1,007.63 = 602.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.56x = 1,007.63 × 602.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.56x = 607,089.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,089.02/672.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.65

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