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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671, 926.36 and 523.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671, 926.36 and 523.32 is: 722.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671 : 926.36 = 523.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671/926.36 = 523.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671x = 926.36 × 523.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671x = 484,782.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,782.72/671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.48

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