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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.57, 1,008.72 and 185.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.57, 1,008.72 and 185.65 is: 278.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.57 : 1,008.72 = 185.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.57/1,008.72 = 185.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.57x = 1,008.72 × 185.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.57x = 187,266.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,266.35/672.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.43

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