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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.72, 1,007.52 and 653.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.72, 1,007.52 and 653.28 is: 978.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.72 : 1,007.52 = 653.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.72/1,007.52 = 653.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.72x = 1,007.52 × 653.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.72x = 658,192.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,192.67/672.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.41

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