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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.90, 1,008.15 and 576.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.90, 1,008.15 and 576.90 is: 864.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.90 : 1,008.15 = 576.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.90/1,008.15 = 576.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.90x = 1,008.15 × 576.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.90x = 581,601.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,601.74/672.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.32

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