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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.59, 1,008.65 and 185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.59, 1,008.65 and 185.58 is: 278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.59 : 1,008.65 = 185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.59/1,008.65 = 185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.59x = 1,008.65 × 185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.59x = 187,185.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,185.73/672.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.30

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