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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.98, 1,009.17 and 261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.98, 1,009.17 and 261.80 is: 392.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.98 : 1,009.17 = 261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.98/1,009.17 = 261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.98x = 1,009.17 × 261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.98x = 264,200.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,200.71/672.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.58

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