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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.84, 1,009.26 and 511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.84, 1,009.26 and 511.44 is: 767.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.84 : 1,009.26 = 511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.84/1,009.26 = 511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.84x = 1,009.26 × 511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.84x = 516,175.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,175.93/672.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.16

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