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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.96, 1,010.04 and 563.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.96, 1,010.04 and 563.94 is: 846.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.96 : 1,010.04 = 563.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.96/1,010.04 = 563.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.96x = 1,010.04 × 563.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.96x = 569,601.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,601.96/672.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.41

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