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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.78, 1,008.45 and 491.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.78, 1,008.45 and 491.01 is: 735.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.78 : 1,008.45 = 491.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.78/1,008.45 = 491.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.78x = 1,008.45 × 491.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.78x = 495,159.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,159.03/672.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.99

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