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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.92, 1,009.40 and 261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.92, 1,009.40 and 261.96 is: 392.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.92 : 1,009.40 = 261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.92/1,009.40 = 261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.92x = 1,009.40 × 261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.92x = 264,422.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,422.42/672.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.95

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