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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.56, 1,007.76 and 550.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.56, 1,007.76 and 550.88 is: 825.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.56 : 1,007.76 = 550.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.56/1,007.76 = 550.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.56x = 1,007.76 × 550.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.56x = 555,154.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,154.83/672.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.44

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