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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.20, 1,008.60 and 550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.20, 1,008.60 and 550.80 is: 825.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.20 : 1,008.60 = 550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.20/1,008.60 = 550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.20x = 1,008.60 × 550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.20x = 555,536.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,536.88/673.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.22

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