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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.92, 1,009.92 and 529.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.92, 1,009.92 and 529.92 is: 794.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.92 : 1,009.92 = 529.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.92/1,009.92 = 529.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.92x = 1,009.92 × 529.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.92x = 535,176.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,176.81/673.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.13

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