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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.11, 926.54 and 531.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.11, 926.54 and 531.79 is: 734.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.11 : 926.54 = 531.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.11/926.54 = 531.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.11x = 926.54 × 531.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.11x = 492,721.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,721.73/671.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.19

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