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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671, 926.34 and 523.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671, 926.34 and 523.28 is: 722.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671 : 926.34 = 523.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671/926.34 = 523.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671x = 926.34 × 523.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671x = 484,735.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,735.20/671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.41

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