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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.69, 1,009.08 and 261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.69, 1,009.08 and 261.80 is: 392.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.69 : 1,009.08 = 261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.69/1,009.08 = 261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.69x = 1,009.08 × 261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.69x = 264,177.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,177.14/672.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.72

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