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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.78, 1,009.26 and 239.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.78, 1,009.26 and 239.79 is: 359.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.78 : 1,009.26 = 239.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.78/1,009.26 = 239.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.78x = 1,009.26 × 239.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.78x = 242,010.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,010.46/672.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.72

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