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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.94, 1,008.42 and 528.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.94, 1,008.42 and 528.22 is: 791.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.94 : 1,008.42 = 528.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.94/1,008.42 = 528.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.94x = 1,008.42 × 528.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.94x = 532,667.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,667.61/672.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.55

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