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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.23, 1,007.42 and 556.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.23, 1,007.42 and 556.59 is: 832.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.23 : 1,007.42 = 556.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.23/1,007.42 = 556.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.23x = 1,007.42 × 556.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.23x = 560,717.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,717.11/673.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.88

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