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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.90, 1,011.60 and 552.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.90, 1,011.60 and 552.06 is: 829.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.90 : 1,011.60 = 552.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.90/1,011.60 = 552.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.90x = 1,011.60 × 552.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.90x = 558,463.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,463.90/672.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.94

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