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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.70, 1,009.20 and 526.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.70, 1,009.20 and 526.90 is: 790.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.70 : 1,009.20 = 526.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.70/1,009.20 = 526.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.70x = 1,009.20 × 526.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.70x = 531,747.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,747.48/672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.47

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