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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.72, 924.80 and 572.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.72, 924.80 and 572.16 is: 788.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.72 : 924.80 = 572.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.72/924.80 = 572.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.72x = 924.80 × 572.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.72x = 529,133.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,133.57/670.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.90

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