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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.62, 1,008.52 and 615.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.62, 1,008.52 and 615.32 is: 922.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.62 : 1,008.52 = 615.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.62/1,008.52 = 615.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.62x = 1,008.52 × 615.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.62x = 620,562.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,562.53/672.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.60

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