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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.99, 1,009.95 and 262.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.99, 1,009.95 and 262.13 is: 393.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.99 : 1,009.95 = 262.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.99/1,009.95 = 262.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.99x = 1,009.95 × 262.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.99x = 264,733.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,733.14/672.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.37

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