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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.12, 1,007.72 and 511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.12, 1,007.72 and 511.44 is: 765.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.12 : 1,007.72 = 511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.12/1,007.72 = 511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.12x = 1,007.72 × 511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.12x = 515,388.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,388.32/673.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.67

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