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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.64, 1,008.96 and 185.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.64, 1,008.96 and 185.71 is: 278.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.64 : 1,008.96 = 185.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.64/1,008.96 = 185.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.64x = 1,008.96 × 185.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.64x = 187,373.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,373.96/672.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.57

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