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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.96, 1,009.55 and 261.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.96, 1,009.55 and 261.87 is: 392.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.96 : 1,009.55 = 261.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.96/1,009.55 = 261.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.96x = 1,009.55 × 261.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.96x = 264,371.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,371.62/672.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.85

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