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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.30, 1,008.69 and 536.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.30, 1,008.69 and 536.50 is: 803.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.30 : 1,008.69 = 536.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.30/1,008.69 = 536.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.30x = 1,008.69 × 536.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.30x = 541,162.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,162.19/673.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.75

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