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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.90, 1,010.22 and 518.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.90, 1,010.22 and 518.94 is: 779.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.90 : 1,010.22 = 518.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.90/1,010.22 = 518.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.90x = 1,010.22 × 518.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.90x = 524,243.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,243.57/672.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.08

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