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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.78, 1,009.92 and 262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.78, 1,009.92 and 262.72 is: 393.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.78 : 1,009.92 = 262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.78/1,009.92 = 262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.78x = 1,009.92 × 262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.78x = 265,326.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,326.18/673.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.79

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