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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.60, 1,007.55 and 383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.60, 1,007.55 and 383.70 is: 574.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.60 : 1,007.55 = 383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.60/1,007.55 = 383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.60x = 1,007.55 × 383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.60x = 386,596.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,596.94/672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.78

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