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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.82, 1,009.74 and 543.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.82, 1,009.74 and 543.16 is: 815.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.82 : 1,009.74 = 543.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.82/1,009.74 = 543.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.82x = 1,009.74 × 543.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.82x = 548,450.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,450.38/672.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.15

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