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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.96, 1,009.92 and 384.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.96, 1,009.92 and 384.96 is: 577.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.96 : 1,009.92 = 384.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.96/1,009.92 = 384.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.96x = 1,009.92 × 384.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.96x = 388,778.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,778.80/672.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.71

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