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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.60, 1,008.90 and 564.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.60, 1,008.90 and 564.60 is: 846.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.60 : 1,008.90 = 564.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.60/1,008.90 = 564.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.60x = 1,008.90 × 564.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.60x = 569,624.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,624.94/672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.90

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