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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.78, 1,007.45 and 499.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.78, 1,007.45 and 499.19 is: 747.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.78 : 1,007.45 = 499.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.78/1,007.45 = 499.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.78x = 1,007.45 × 499.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.78x = 502,901.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,901.43/672.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.50

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