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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.88, 1,009.32 and 558.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.88, 1,009.32 and 558.64 is: 837.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.88 : 1,009.32 = 558.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.88/1,009.32 = 558.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.88x = 1,009.32 × 558.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.88x = 563,846.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,846.52/672.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.96

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