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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.45, 1,007.13 and 550.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.45, 1,007.13 and 550.73 is: 823.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.45 : 1,007.13 = 550.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.45/1,007.13 = 550.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.45x = 1,007.13 × 550.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.45x = 554,661.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,661.29/673.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.61

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