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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.59, 1,007.02 and 507.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.59, 1,007.02 and 507.56 is: 759.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.59 : 1,007.02 = 507.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.59/1,007.02 = 507.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.59x = 1,007.02 × 507.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.59x = 511,123.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,123.07/672.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.93

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