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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.90, 1,007.54 and 379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.90, 1,007.54 and 379.96 is: 568.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.90 : 1,007.54 = 379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.90/1,007.54 = 379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.90x = 1,007.54 × 379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.90x = 382,820.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,820.48/672.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.91

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