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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.67, 1,009.56 and 527.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.67, 1,009.56 and 527.60 is: 790.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.67 : 1,009.56 = 527.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.67/1,009.56 = 527.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.67x = 1,009.56 × 527.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.67x = 532,643.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,643.86/673.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.66

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