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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.93, 1,009.68 and 262.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.93, 1,009.68 and 262.02 is: 393.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.93 : 1,009.68 = 262.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.93/1,009.68 = 262.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.93x = 1,009.68 × 262.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.93x = 264,556.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,556.35/672.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.14

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