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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.18, 927.12 and 525.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.18, 927.12 and 525.64 is: 726.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.18 : 927.12 = 525.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.18/927.12 = 525.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.18x = 927.12 × 525.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.18x = 487,331.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,331.36/671.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.08

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