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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.80, 920.46 and 535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.80, 920.46 and 535.32 is: 737.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.80 : 920.46 = 535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.80/920.46 = 535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.80x = 920.46 × 535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.80x = 492,740.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,740.65/667.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.86

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