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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.80, 1,009.47 and 262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.80, 1,009.47 and 262.04 is: 393.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.80 : 1,009.47 = 262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.80/1,009.47 = 262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.80x = 1,009.47 × 262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.80x = 264,521.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,521.52/672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.17

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