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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.92, 1,011.62 and 552.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.92, 1,011.62 and 552.08 is: 829.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.92 : 1,011.62 = 552.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.92/1,011.62 = 552.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.92x = 1,011.62 × 552.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.92x = 558,495.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,495.17/672.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.96

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