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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.64, 1,008.51 and 508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.64, 1,008.51 and 508 is: 761.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.64 : 1,008.51 = 508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.64/1,008.51 = 508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.64x = 1,008.51 × 508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.64x = 512,323.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,323.08/672.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.66

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