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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.86, 1,008.98 and 261.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.86, 1,008.98 and 261.68 is: 392.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.86 : 1,008.98 = 261.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.86/1,008.98 = 261.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.86x = 1,008.98 × 261.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.86x = 264,023.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,023.53/672.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.39

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